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Peter Nicolai Aashamar; Kirsti Klette; Anders Stig Christensen – Journal of Social Science Education, 2024
Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore opportunities to develop higher-order thinking for students in social studies, with a focus on teachers' content coverage and support for engaging in social studies analysis. Design/methodology/approach: A video study using naturalistic classroom observations of 80 social studies lessons was conducted…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Studies, Classroom Environment, Thinking Skills
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Treacy, Mia – Irish Educational Studies, 2017
Research that aimed to examine teachers' experiences whilst implementing a reform approach to mathematics teaching in an Irish primary school forms the basis of this paper. In particular, factors that contributed to changing mathematics practice in this case study school are outlined. The school engaged in professional development (PD) that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction, Educational Practices, Elementary School Teachers
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Wernet, Jamie L. W. – Mathematical Thinking and Learning: An International Journal, 2017
It has been theorized that contextual tasks support student engagement and sense making. Yet, contradictory ideas exist about the role of these tasks in lessons, and further research is needed to explore how classroom interactions can help achieve their intended purposes. Through video observation of lessons in three eighth-grade classrooms using…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Interaction