1. Teaching Controversial Socio-Scientific Issues in Biology and Geology Classes: A Case Study.
- Author
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Reis, Pedro and Galvão, Cecília
- Subjects
DISCUSSION ,TEACHER-student communication ,CONVERSATION ,BIOLOGY education ,GEOLOGY education ,SECONDARY education ,HIGH schools ,EARTH science education - Abstract
The article discusses a case study which aims to understand the factors that influence positively the conduction of discussion activities regarding controversial socio-scientific issues in Biology and Geology subjects in Lisbon, Portugal. It states that the second aim of this study is to show that the implementation of the discussion activities about controversial socio-economic issues depends decisively on the teacher's convictions about management and assessment. It notes that the methodology is qualitative investigation based on a case study centered on an 11th grade Biology and Geology teacher from a secondary school in Lisbon area. It sought to understand the factors that motivate the teacher to implement this kind of activity by analysing data from interviews and class observations.
- Published
- 2009