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ERIC Number: EJ548086
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-1090-185X
Discourse of Scientific Inquiry in the Elementary Classroom.
Mueller, Andrea
Journal of Elementary Science Education, v9 n1 p15-33 Spr 1997
Presents two studies that explore the connection between students' language use and how they participate in small-group science activities. Describes the range of language used by groups of students while working with materials in several elementary science classrooms. Examines how students use language in small groups to discuss, clarify, and build knowledge about the task at hand. Contains 22 references. (JRH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cooperative Learning, Discourse Analysis, Elementary Education, Group Dynamics, Inquiry, Language, Science Activities
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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