Module 2-1 -102Study Guide on Theory and Research on Student Interest
1. A criterion that can be used for judging whether the principle
of interest is being rightly or wrongly used is
2. What do we mean when we say interest is active, objective and
personal?
3. Explain the principle of "making things interesting."
4. Can you give an example of direct and indirect interest?
5. Comment briefly on each of the types of educative interest.
a. Physical activity
b. Sensory-motor activity
c. Intellectual interest
d. Social interest
6. If interests are learned, as Jersild states from his research,
what does this imply for teachers?
7. Can you state at least five findings from Jersild's research
study on children's interests?
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