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ERIC Number: EJ556183
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326
Models and Discourse: A Primary School Science Class Visit to a Museum.
Gilbert, John; Priest, Mary
Science Education, v81 n6 p749-62 Nov 1997
A critical incident approach was used to analyze the discourse which took place during a visit by a class of 8- and 9-year olds to a gallery concerned with food at the Science Museum in London. Data collection, analysis, and interpretation are discussed. Suggests that a critical incident approach may be more generally helpful in analyzing the learning which takes place in groups. (Author/DKM)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Critical Incidents Method, Discourse Analysis, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Exhibits, Food, Foreign Countries, Group Activities, Models, Museums, Qualitative Research, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Museums; United Kingdom