Abstract
This paper presents a novel methodology for examining equity in classroom discourse. Coding discourse data at the level of the exchange (rather than the utterance) affords investigation of the relationships between teachers' expectations, teaching patterns, students' social backgrounds and participation patterns. Using a hierarchical logistic regression model, we found that the likelihood of students' answers being developed by the teacher in this particular classroom was greater for Jewish students, for boys, for students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds, for answers given following teacher nomination, and for relevant responses. In contrast to previous studies, the teacher's perception of the student's learning ability and the type of question posed had no statistically significant effect on the likelihood of the teacher developing the student's answer. The study contributes to our understanding of the mechanisms of educational injustice, to the development of methods for investigating equity in classroom discourse, and - thereby - to its rectification.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | International Collaboration toward Educational Innovation for All |
Subtitle of host publication | Overarching Research, Development, and Practices - 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2022 |
Editors | Clark Chinn, Edna Tan, Carol Chan, Yael Kali |
Publisher | International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) |
Pages | 977-980 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781737330653 |
State | Published - 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2022 - Virtual, Online, Japan Duration: 6 Jun 2022 → 10 Jun 2022 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS |
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ISSN (Print) | 1814-9316 |
Conference
Conference | 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2022 |
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Country/Territory | Japan |
City | Virtual, Online |
Period | 6/06/22 → 10/06/22 |
Bibliographical note
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