As I progressed further in my topic I wanted to ask some experts on how to communicate with children about animal welfare and in general. To support this, I created a short questionnaire with various questions on how to communicate effectively, whether it is appropriate, and which visual materials should be used. Currently, I am in the process of collecting completed questionnaires and hope to present my findings in the next post.
So here is my questionare:
I did not want to be too specific, as the focused research will take place next semester when I determine which age group or topic I want to concentrate on. For now, I have kept it very open and the questionnaire has been sent to kindergarten teachers as well as teachers of children up to 18 years old. My aim is to gather a broad spectrum of information.
For me, the most interesting part will be learning which visuals teachers would choose and what is understandable for younger children. We must not forget that children’s brains work very differently from adults‘. It is important to be realistic, but there are also many children’s books illustrated in a very abstract way. I need to find my own method of interpreting the topics so they are understandable and useful for children. The end product I am working on will also influence the style and design significantly.
