Comparative analyses of discourse in specialized STEM school classes. Issue 3 (4th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tofel-Grehl, Colby; Callahan, Carolyn M.; Nadelson, Louis S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of educational research. Volume 110:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 294
• Page End: 307
• Publication Date: 2017-05-04
• Subjects: classroom instruction -- discourse -- STEM schools; Education -- Periodicals; 370.705
• DOI: 10.1080/00220671.2016.1273177
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-0671

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The authors detail the discourse patterns observed within mathematics and science classes at specialized STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) high schools. Analyses reveal that teachers in mathematics classes tended to engage their students in authoritative discourse while teachers in science classes tended to engage students in dialogic discourse. The authors examined variations in the type of discourse in relationship to the discipline being taught, the educational level of the teacher, and course requirements were also explored.