Understanding Interactions in Multilingual Science Classrooms through Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT): What Do Contradictions Tell Us?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10763-020-10114-5
Abstract: Interactions in multilingual science classrooms involve local cognitive and sociocultural dimensions along with global contextual aspects such as language-in-education policies. The intersection of these has implications for providing quality science education and supporting diverse students.… read more here.
Keywords: science; interactions multilingual; science classrooms; activity ... See more keywords
Understanding the Influence of Teacher-Directed Scientific Inquiry on Students’ Primal Inquiries in Two American Science Classrooms
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DOI: 10.1080/02568543.2020.1718807
Abstract: ABSTRACT Scientific inquiry is an often misunderstood concept in many elementary classrooms. On the inquiry spectrum, teacher-directed (TD) scientific inquiry is prevalent in schools. From a critical and social constructivism framework, TD inquiry programs affect… read more here.
Keywords: teacher directed; scientific inquiry; directed scientific; inquiry ... See more keywords
Comparison of inclusive and traditional science classrooms: middle school students’ attitudes towards science
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DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2020.1841839
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of inclusive versus traditional science classrooms on eighth-grade students’ attitudes towards science through mixed research design. A total of ... read more here.
Keywords: attitudes towards; science; towards science; students attitudes ... See more keywords