The "Mantle of the Expert" as a didactic method in the context of teaching History of Science to elementary school children
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Feb 22, 2025
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mantle of the expert drama project method history of science
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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.
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Papadopoulos, S., Mamali, E., & Filippoupoliti, A. (2025). The "Mantle of the Expert" as a didactic method in the context of teaching History of Science to elementary school children. Hellenic Journal of Research in Education, 14(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.12681/hjre.40385
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