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Jenkins, Nancy; Cheshire, Jenny – Language and Education: An International Journal, 1990
Analyzes the interpersonal skills of 14-year-old girls and boys (n=15) who were participating in group discussions as part of the oral test for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GLCE). The analysis focuses on the pupils' use of minimal responses, interruptions, and questions that draw others into the discussion. (26 references) (GLR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Gender Issues
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Cheshire, Jenny; Jenkins, Nancy – Language and Education: An International Journal, 1991
A stage of research is reported in which teachers assessed the performance of 15 boys and girls who participated in group discussions as part of the General Certificate of Secondary Education English oral examination. Teachers were found to use different criteria to evaluate the contributions of boys compared to girls. (nine references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries