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Henry, Nancy L. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
Technology and a variety of resources play an important role in students' educational lives. Vygotsky's (1987) theory of tool mediation suggests that cultural tools, such as computer software influence individuals' thinking and action. However, it is not completely understood how technology and other resources influence student action. Middle…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Middle School Students, Student Research, Earth Science
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Symonds, Jenny E. – Research in Education, 2008
Developmentally appropriate research techniques were uncovered by involving ten Year 7 pupils as researchers in a four-hour workshop that investigated the effectiveness of multiple methods in gathering sensitive information from early adolescents. The pupils learned about, tried and evaluated the methods of generating interview questions, peer and…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Teaching Methods, Research Methodology, Research Skills