Interaction of Wait Time Feedback and Questioning Instruction on Middle School Science Teaching.

Swift, J. Nathan; Gooding, C. Thomas

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ERIC Number: EJ288626

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1983

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Interaction of Wait Time Feedback and Questioning Instruction on Middle School Science Teaching.

Swift, J. Nathan; Gooding, C. Thomas

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v20 n8 p721-30 Nov 1983

Investigated effects of increasing middle school teachers' (N=40) wait time on general questioning skills in science teaching. Four groups (10 teachers each) were used: control; group receiving printed guides on discussion/techniques; group using an electronic feedback device; group using both guides and feedback device. Results, conclusions, and implications are reported. (JN)

Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback, Middle Schools, Questioning Techniques, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Response, Time Factors (Learning)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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