ERIC Number: EJ980896
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Mar
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What Constitutes High-Quality Discussion in Science? Research from the Perspectives on Science Course
Levinson, Ralph; Hand, Michael; Amos, Ruth
School Science Review, v93 n344 p114-120 Mar 2012
Perspectives on Science (POS) is a unique research-based post-16 course that addresses the history, philosophy and ethical aspects of science. Our central research question was to what extent is POS successful in promoting high-quality discussion in class and what factors influence this. Through questionnaires, interviews and observations of discussion episodes we were able to identify the most prominent characteristics: the instrumental role of the teacher, the introduction of conflict, and a balance between respect for rational argument and the advocacy of a position with passion. (Contains 1 box.)
Descriptors: Science and Society, Science Curriculum, Questionnaires, Interviews, Foreign Countries, Educational Change, Science Education, Science Teachers, Critical Thinking, Semi Structured Interviews, Focus Groups, Teacher Role
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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