Event Title
The Effect of Reflection and Discussion on Performance in the Sixth Grade Social Studies Classroom
Faculty Mentor
Miriam Jordan
Keywords
Miriam Jordan
Abstract
The various types of social studies are an inherently personal discipline with infinite personal applications. Because history specifically is the human narrative of the past, students are prone to make personal connections to the material. Psychologists have determined that emotional connections to content help the brain restore the information better and for longer periods of time. This research study intends to observe how students, when given the opportunity, reflect upon lessons’ applications on their lives and discuss the concepts and ideas with their peers to see how this affects their comprehension of the concepts and issues presented.
Session Name:
Education Potpourri
Start Date
4-4-2014 2:30 PM
End Date
4-4-2014 3:30 PM
Location
HSB 209
The Effect of Reflection and Discussion on Performance in the Sixth Grade Social Studies Classroom
HSB 209
The various types of social studies are an inherently personal discipline with infinite personal applications. Because history specifically is the human narrative of the past, students are prone to make personal connections to the material. Psychologists have determined that emotional connections to content help the brain restore the information better and for longer periods of time. This research study intends to observe how students, when given the opportunity, reflect upon lessons’ applications on their lives and discuss the concepts and ideas with their peers to see how this affects their comprehension of the concepts and issues presented.