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ERIC Number: EJ1341163
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-2468-4368
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'Science Is My True Villain': Exploring STEM Classroom Dynamics through Student Drawings
Kopparla, Mahati; Saini, Akash Kumar
European Journal of STEM Education, v7 n1 Article 3 2022
Classroom dynamics including interactions among peers and with teachers is a key component of students' STEM experiences, strongly influencing students' motivation to engage in the learning activities. Classroom dynamics and dialogue have been predominantly studied through longitudinal ethnographic observations of the classroom while the perspective of the students who are undergoing these experiences is largely unaccounted for. This research article showcases an empirical study that used student drawings to explore STEM classroom dynamics. In contrast with interviews, drawing allows the participant to illuminate their tacit knowledge and communicate ideas without interference from the researcher. The participants (n=32), 9th grade students from 16 public schools in Northern India, were asked to create a poster with drawings and words to show their experiences and feelings in mathematics and science classrooms. A thematic analysis of students' work was performed to draw inferences about the classroom dynamics. The posters provided an opportunity for students to authentically express themselves and represent the social and emotional consequences of teacher behaviour in STEM classrooms. Concurring with previous classroom dynamics research, findings identified a strong need to reassess teaching practices in rural Indian context.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 9; High Schools; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: India
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