Methodologies
The following methodologies have been used in the LfSC project:
Concept maps
These try to test what pupils know (without a lot of writing) and look
at relationships between issues. They can be done before and after a topic
or concept is taught. >>
Mental maps
Mental maps give you an idea (like a brainstorm, but with images) of what
learners already know or think they know. When you have studied a topic
(e.g. Africa) you could ask them to do another mental map and compare
the before and after maps. Find out more about mental map methodologies>>
Circle time
This method develops speaking and listening skills, self-esteem and group
understanding and get everyone to have a say. Participants can really
learn from each other and develop a sense of mutual support and group
cohesion. It needs to be practised and then done regularly. >>
Value lines / Four corners
This method gets pupils to stand up for what they believe in, literally,
in an active way. >>
Guided visioning
This gets pupils to use their imaginations in as free a way as possible
and envision ideal scenarios.>>
Peer education
Here are some resources to help you use peer education methodologies >>
PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) style techniques
Participatory Rural Appraisal (now often called Participatory Learning
Appraisal) was developed by people working with rural communities who
were concerned about imposing their ideas and agenda. The idea is that
you all work together to decide key questions and issues and develop methods
for solutions. It is based on the idea of teacher as co-learner and not
always the expert. >>
Role play / Social drama
Find out about some useful resources for those interested in using role
play and social drama methodologies.
Development Compass Rose
This is a way of looking at images and issues using a compass model:
N = Natural; E = Economic; S = Social; W = Who decides (Political / Power).
It enables users to realise there are several sides / dimensions to issues.
Our list of teaching methodologies is growing rapidly: For information
about more of our teaching methodologies including. Contact DEP to find out more about any of the following:
Forum Theatre
Ranking activities
Thinking skills activities
Philosophy for children
Action research
Planning for Real
Brainstorm / Thought shower
Questioning / Pair/group work and reporting back
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