Excellent Selected Cases and Comments on Research-Based Learning in Junior High School Geography

Author: Li Fenglan
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Research-based learning refers to students, under the guidance of teachers, selecting and determining topics from nature, society, and daily life for research. During the research process, students actively acquire knowledge and apply it to solve problems. Research-based learning highlights the central role of students, with the fundamental goals of learning to learn and learning to create. It follows the main thread of self-inquiry, aims to improve students' overall quality, and focuses on cultivating students' innovative spirit and practical abilities. It is a novel learning approach that adapts to the needs of the knowledge-based economy. Research-based learning emphasizes the acquired knowledge, skills, and practical applications, as well as the process of learning and students' practical experience and engagement. Therefore, the following specific objectives should be emphasized:
- Gaining firsthand experience in participating in research and exploration;
- Developing the ability to identify and solve problems;
- Cultivating the ability to collect, analyze, and utilize information;
- Learning to share and cooperate;
- Developing a scientific attitude and scientific ethics;
- Fostering a sense of social responsibility and mission.