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Children as 'scientific investigators' means they:

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UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
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Observe, question, and test ideas

Viewing children as 'scientific investigators' draws on constructivist theory, which sees children as active, curious explorers rather than passive recipients of information.

This view emphasises that children naturally observe their surroundings, ask questions, form hypotheses, and test their ideas through exploration and experimentation.

Memorising facts, avoiding experiments, or depending solely on the teacher contradict this active, inquiry-driven view of children as investigators.

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