Research on the Comprehensive Practice Course of Primary School Based on Knowledge Building

Abstract

Knowledge building is the process to create knowledge as a result of improved ideas and collective responsibility. This study introduced knowledge building theory to the comprehensive practice course in primary school, and examined their adaptability using action research method for three months. It focused how individual viewpoint and collective opinion are produced and pushed forth, and the level of collective cognitive responsibility attained by students in the process of collaborative learning. Based on these, a series of online and offline activities including grouping, discussion, independent inquisition, collaborative task, and so on, are designed to promote the students’ knowledge building. According to the characteristics of the class and students, there still needs a long period to organize online and offline activities with various resources step and stop in order to get a satisfied result.