英文摘要 |
Space is everywhere and for everyone. Human beings settle oneself in spaces, recognizing differences in self and others, then starts to develop group civic literacy. Therefore, space is reflection of individual beings as well as group existence. Hence spatial awareness shall be included as part of elementary civic education, starting from primary education. This study attempts to explore the relationship between children's spatial education and civic literacy of individual and group as the theme ''From Me to Us''. It's a part of a series of research. Based on conclusions reached in previous case studies, integrating the cognitive development of primary school children on spatial recognition and learning progress, design experimental courses with body space awareness under the themes of ''My Body Space'', ''Our Community Created'', and ''I and My Community'', and carried out in the later semester of 2014 by a year three class in a primary school located in Taipei City. Based on the analysis and review of after class records, classroom photos, classroom videos, children's response in class, learning sheets, interviews with teachers involved, and etc., the conclusions reached are as following: (1) Children's spatial education is part of building civic awareness; (2) Children's spatial education is also a form of aesthetic education; (3) Children's spatial education can be a cross disciplinary theme; (4) Children's spatial education is necessary for both interpersonal development as well as environment. Suggested approaching methods for future researches include: (1) More class time; (2) Utilize the game and fun characteristics; (3) Flexibility and open discussion; (4) Increase relevant teacher training as well as utilize A/R/Tography mode. |