Factors of success of SSI regarding classroom discussions: a cross-case study
This paper cross-analyses some of the data obtained through a series of in-depth case studies centred on Portuguese biology and natural sciences teachers’ classroom practices. It intends to identify factors that influence positively the discussion of socio scientific issues in their classes. All the...
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | eng |
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2013
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10451/9576 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:repositorio.ul.pt:10451/9576 |
| Summary: | This paper cross-analyses some of the data obtained through a series of in-depth case studies centred on Portuguese biology and natural sciences teachers’ classroom practices. It intends to identify factors that influence positively the discussion of socio scientific issues in their classes. All the twelve in-depth case studies were develop by the same researcher during a six-years period and using the same methodological procedures. The cross-case analysis shows that the implementation of these discussion activities depends decisively on the teachers’ conceptions about science teaching, curriculum, citizenship and the educational relevance of the activities. |
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