A teacher took up plants as the theme to teach Class IV students. She provided the following learning opportunities.
I. Collections of leaves in groups.
II. Discussions about shapes, sizes, and other features of leaves.
III. Making a herbarium.
For such activities, what should the teacher not encourage the most?
1
Children’s initiative to memorize as many names of leaves as possible
2
Children’s detailing of the work
3
Children’s continuous engagement with the activity
4
Children’s interaction with each other, observation and cooperation