A1 Journal article (refereed)
Exploring coherence and authorship in pedagogical link-making in science (2021)
Lehesvuori, S., & Ametller, J. (2021). Exploring coherence and authorship in pedagogical link-making in science. International Journal of Science Education, 43(17), 2791-2813. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2021.1991599
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Lehesvuori, Sami; Ametller, Jaume
Journal or series: International Journal of Science Education
ISSN: 0950-0693
eISSN: 1464-5289
Publication year: 2021
Publication date: 23/10/2021
Volume: 43
Issue number: 17
Pages range: 2791-2813
Publisher: Routledge
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2021.1991599
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/78318
Abstract
Despite rapid changes in education, science classrooms will remain central forums where fragmented pieces of information are brought together to construct coherent knowledge as concepts and explanatory scientific storylines. There is limited work stressing the importance of the interplay between how content is communicated through pedagogical link-making and the use of communicative approaches. Even less research addresses the role of coherence in this process. In this study, through exploring three cases of teachers teaching the same topic, we will bring forth differences on how links between past and to be learned scientific knowledge are made. We look at how authorship – whether teacher or students make the links – is related to students cognitively and emotionally engaged with the discussion. Besides revealing differences in these aspects, communicational coherence was found manifesting in different levels in the examples. Based on the findings, we discuss the role of communicational coherence and pedagogical link-making in meaningful learning of science.
Keywords: natural sciences; pedagogy; classroom work; class discussion (educational methods); dialogicality; coherence; science education
Free keywords: pedagogical link-making; coherence; classroom interaction; science teaching
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2021
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