Meeting Linnaeus: improving comprehension of biological classification and attitudes to plants using drama in primary science education |
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| Authors: | Bethan C Stagg |
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| Institution: | 1. Plymouth Institute of Education, Rolle Building, Plymouth University , Plymouth, UK;2. The Rural Business School, Duchy College , Callington, UK bethan.stagg@plymouth.ac.uk |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT Background Children’s interest in science is known to decline around the upper primary age, and botanical topics are unpopular with students. Drama in education has the potential to increase motivation and interest in school science. |
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| Keywords: | Drama arts attitudes primary science plants |
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