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ERIC Number: EJ667141
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0742-051X
Teaching as Persuasion.
Alexander, Patricia A.; Fives, Helenrose; Buehl, Michelle M.; Mulhern, Julie
Teaching and Teacher Education, v18 n7 p795-813 Oct 2002
Investigated the effects of science lessons, framed as persuasion, on middle school students' knowledge, beliefs, and interest. Students received participated in teacher- or student-led lessons. Their knowledge, beliefs, and interest were compared to those of students in other science classes. There were significant differences between persuasion and comparison classrooms. Teacher-led classrooms were more effective at changing students' knowledge, while student-led lessons had more impact on student's beliefs. (SM)
Descriptors: Grade 6, Grade 7, Knowledge Level, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Persuasive Discourse, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Student Attitudes, Student Interests, Student Leadership, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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