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ERIC Number: EJ288626
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Interaction of Wait Time Feedback and Questioning Instruction on Middle School Science Teaching.
Swift, J. Nathan; Gooding, C. Thomas
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v20 n8 p721-30 Nov 1983
Investigated effects of increasing middle school teachers' (N=40) wait time on general questioning skills in science teaching. Four groups (10 teachers each) were used: control; group receiving printed guides on discussion/techniques; group using an electronic feedback device; group using both guides and feedback device. Results, conclusions, and implications are reported. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback, Middle Schools, Questioning Techniques, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Response, Time Factors (Learning)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research; Wait Time