The discussion of controversial socio-scientific issues: a line of research and intervention

1. A line of research and intervention The Dicussion of Controversial Socio-Scientific Issues Research Centre on Education Faculty of Sciences Lisbon University School of Education Polythecnic Institute of Santarém Pedro Reis Institute of Education London University Science Education SIG

7. A Line of Research and Intervention Designing discussion activities about controversial SSI Evaluating the educational potentialities of classroom discussion about controversial SSI Studying how students perceive the classroom discussion of controversial SSI 1995 2008 Institute of Education London University Science Education SIG

8. A Line of Research and Intervention Designing discussion activities about controversial SSI Evaluating the educational potentialities of classroom discussion about controversial SSI Promoting discussion on controversial SSI through Internet Studying how students perceive the classroom discussion of controversial SSI 1995 2008 Institute of Education London University Science Education SIG

9. A Line of Research and Intervention Studying how science teachers tackle and include controversial SSI in their lessons Designing discussion activities about controversial SSI Evaluating the educational potentialities of classroom discussion about controversial SSI Promoting discussion on controversial SSI through Internet Studying how students perceive the classroom discussion of controversial SSI 1995 2008 Studying the factors that help or hinder the discussion of these issues in science classes Studying professional development approaches most effective in providing teachers with the confidence and knowledge required to use classroom discussion on SSI Institute of Education London University Science Education SIG

12. Educational Potentialities of Classroom Discussion about Controversial SSI Controversial nature of the issue Classroom environment Stimulating thought Improving students’ involvement in science classes Promoting students’ moral development Developing knowledge Stimulating social interaction Inter and intrapersonal conflicts of ideas (socio-cognitive conflicts) Institute of Education London University Science Education SIG

13. Educational Potentialities of Classroom Discussion about Controversial SSI Discussion of ethical aspects of controversial SSI Assessment and reformulation of opinions and beliefs Modification of the original reasoning Detection of logical inconsistencies Doubts’ clarification Information exchange Collaborative analysis of opinions Institute of Education London University Science Education SIG

14. Educational Potentialities of Classroom Discussion about Controversial SSI The willingness to think People’s behaviour Interest raised by controversial SSI Express individual opinions / thoughts Think Discussion methodology seemed to be a result of encouraging students to Institute of Education London University Science Education SIG

20. Promoting Discussion on Controversial SSI through Internet Using Internet to stimulate discussion about controversial SSI related with biotechnology and genetics On-line Forums Asynchronous Discussions Chats Synchronous Discussions “ GENET” Project (gene + net) Analysis of Chats’ and Forums’ Content; Interviews 1997 Institute of Education London University Science Education SIG

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