An Action Research of Teaching Character Education through Reading Chinese Classics on Sixth Grade Students in Elementary School

碩士 === 國立中正大學 === 教學專業發展數位學習碩士在職專班 === 104 === The purpose of this action research was to determine how teaching character education through reading Chinese classics affected the behavior of students. The participants in the research consisted of six sixth grade students from Yu-shan elementary sch...

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Main Authors: LI,HSIN-NAN, 李信男
Other Authors: TSAI,Ching-Tien
Format: Others
Language:zh-TW
Published: 2016
Online Access:http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/v652r5
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Summary:碩士 === 國立中正大學 === 教學專業發展數位學習碩士在職專班 === 104 === The purpose of this action research was to determine how teaching character education through reading Chinese classics affected the behavior of students. The participants in the research consisted of six sixth grade students from Yu-shan elementary school. The main Chinese classics material is Di Zi Gui. The timeframe of the research was twelve weeks. Through the implement of reading Chinese classics on the students, the researcher analyzed the potential problems arisen in implementation ,the impact on the students’ behavior, and learning performance. The research issues were as follows: 1.What are the reflections and current situation of teaching character education though reading Chinese classics by using situational analysis? 2. What are the reflections and process of planning reading Chinese classics curriculum? 3. What are the reflections and process of implementing reading Chinese classics curriculum? 4. What are the reflections and process of evaluating reading Chinese classics curriculum? In the preparation stage of this study, the data gathered by observing the students’ initial character behavior and interviewed to design the base for action programs. The data collected consisted of observation, interviews, videos, worksheets and curriculum implementation questionnaires. The triangular authentication was used as the method of checking. Data analysis showed the conclusions as follows: 1. The situational analysis showed that it is necessary and feasible to teach character education by reading Chinese classics. The situational analysis helped the researcher realize the students’ character behavior and find out the advantage and unfavorable factors of action research programs. 2. The reflections and process of planning reading Chinese classics showed that Di Zi Gui is a suitable Chinese classies material for the students. The researcher based on the situational analysis and teaching material to plan course objectives, design action research programs, and use related teaching resources. After implementing the programs, the curriculum was reflected and corrected. 3. Through implementing reading Chinese classics, it showed that the teachers profession and teaching by example were good for implement the curriculum. The participants could explain most of the text of the Chinese classics by themselves. The teachers only assisted students. Auxiliary materials helped to enhance students' interest in learning. Combining with life experiences of the students contributed to the effectiveness of the implementation of action research programs. 4. Through evaluating the process of reading Chinese classics, the students have improved to know more about the correct behavior. However, the correct behavior needed to be strengthened. Through evaluating curriculum and teaching, it provided the suggestions that could help teachers to improve teaching.