The "Mantle of the Expert" as a didactic method in the context of teaching History of Science to elementary school children
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper discusses the implementation of a didactic intervention of a two-cycle Action Research to nineteen sixth-grade students, aiming at teaching elements of physical sciences through the History of Science lens. Using the "Mantle of the Expert" as a teaching method, the intervention is based on a cross-curricular and project-based approach in a dramatic context. Based on the ‘Mantle of the Expert’ stages, enriched further with specific drama techniques, concepts and themes from the History of Science are examined experientially. In addition, a moral and critical evaluation of Science regarding human life is attempted. The evaluation of the intervention is conducted regarding the effectiveness of the "Mantle of the Expert" as a didactic method as well as the level of achieving the learning goals.
Source: Έρευνα στην Εκπαίδευση
DOI: 10.12681/hjre.40385
Institutions: Democritus University of Thrace, Hellenic Open University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407895404