Invigorating the Observational Skills of Primary School Students by Visiting Museum as Learning Resource

Abstract

Currently museums have been enhancing their significant role as a valuable educational institute by fostering the understanding of various historical perspectives. They are serving as research centers by providing inquiry-based learning with evidence. The aim of this conducted research is to invigorate the observational skills of primary school students of grade V by taking them to the museums. It was an experimental study by taking experimental group from grade V. Convenience-sampling technique was applied to choose sample. A checklist of activities was prepared. The checklist had different portions based on recognition, exploration and analysis.  It was prepared from the content books of the participants. It helped the experimental group to be more interactive, indulged and ready to explore which directly linked to nurture the observational skills of the students. The study concludes that the academic performance of the experimental group was significantly better. The primary school students perform frequently better in creative and critical thinking skills. The finding of this experimental study emphasis on the interactive role of museums collaborated with schools can help primary school students of formal operational stage to enhance academic learning regarding their ancestors.

Keywords: Observational Skills ,Primary School Students, Visiting Museum & Learning Resource