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标题：Attitudes and Language Use in Group Discussions on Socio-Scientific Issues
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作者：Mats Gunnar Lindahl ; Anne-Mari Folkesson
期刊名称：Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education
印刷版ISSN：1305-8223
电子版ISSN：1305-8223
出版年度：2016
卷号：12
期号：2
页码：283-301
DOI：10.12973/eurasia.2016.1214a
出版社：Pamukkale Univ Dept Sci Education
摘要：The school systemsof many countries have been pervaded by student-centred pedagogy makingstudents’ small group discussion a common feature of the classroom practice.However, there is a lack of studies focussing different modes of discussion forthe purpose of finding out whether some modes are more beneficial than others.Hence, the aim of this study is to explore the underpinnings of student smallgroup conversations on Socio-scientific Issues in order to develop anunderstanding of the key aspects of what interrupts or revitalizes theconversation. We focus on the importance of attitudes and language use for thefate of students’ decision-making conversations. Our theoretical frameworkbuilds on Dewey’s notion of Open-mindedness and Bernstein’s communicationcodes. Students’ use of morals, opinions and agitational talk interruptedconversations, whereas new aspects and new perspectives revitalized theconversation. Students need guidance to avoid using justifications inconjunction with a Close-minded attitude.
关键词：attitude; critical thinking; elaboratedcode; group discussion; open-mindedness; socio-scientific issues