Young Investigators: The Project Approach in the Early Years
This work aims to illustrate how children – even those considered “at-risk” – may benefit from the exploratory and child-initiated nature of project investigations in order to achieve mastery of basic literacy skills. It also presents student-initiated learning as a starting point for dynamic and responsive teaching. The story of how projects emerge, develop, and culminate is told through a combination of teacher interviews and vivid accounts of classroom practice. … More >>
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