In this paper we explore the value of theoretical triangulation as a methodological approach for the analysis of classroom interaction. We analyze an excerpt of a whole-class discussion in history from three theoretical perspectives: interactivity of the discourse, conceptual level raising and historical reasoning. We conclude that using…

This study represents classroom observations of a secondary school which employs ability grouping for grades seven through twelve. The effects of ability grouping on the interaction in the classroom was measured with use of Flanders Interaction Analysis. Two history teachers with identical grades and phases were used in this study which began in…