The Nature of Primary Students' Conversation in Technology Education (2016)
Type of Content
Journal ArticlePublisher
University of Canterbury. School of Teacher EducationCollections
Abstract
This study analyses the actual nature (sources and purposes) of conversation that contributes to learning in technology education in the primary classroom, rather than conversation content or impact. It uses a qualitative approach with three methods of data gathering and presents the framework for the data analysis. The ‘Findings and Discussion’ section identifies three elements of conversation which go some way to assisting understanding the nature of talk in the primary technology classroom. The article presents conversations which exemplify sub-elements of conversations within each of the elements and also introduces ‘intercognitive conversations’ an umbrella term for conversations that enhances cognitive development.
Citation
Fox-Turnbull, W.H. (2016) The Nature of Primary Students' Conversation in Technology Education. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 26:1(early access online), pp. 21-41.This citation is automatically generated and may be unreliable. Use as a guide only.
Keywords
Technology education; Intercognitive conversation; Funds of knowledgeANZSRC Fields of Research
13 - Education::1302 - Curriculum and Pedagogy::130212 - Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy13 - Education::1303 - Specialist Studies in Education::130313 - Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators
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