Rutter, S., Clough, P.D. and Toms, E. (2019) Using classroom talk to understand children’s search processes for tasks with different goals. Information Research, 24 (1). ISSN 1368-1613
Abstract
Introduction: This study provides insights into the talk (defined here as any verbal utterances issued during a search activity) that children (ages 10 and 11) engage in when finding information on the Internet for two teacher-assigned tasks with different search goals: a specific item task where the goal is to find particular information, and a general topical task where the goal is to find information on a topic but no specific information is looked for.
Method: Eight children were observed interacting with their teacher and fellow classmates while using search systems in their classroom.
Analysis: The talk captured in the classroom was analysed thematically and mapped onto an existing and established search process model.
Results: While talk differed for the three key search sub-processes, most noticeable was how talk varied according to search goal. Discussion occurred during the specific item task when children were finding it difficult whereas discussion in the general topical task led children to extend the task.
Conclusion: Children's search processes and the support they need are contingent on search goal. Recommendations are made to educators on how best to support children for the two key goal types.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2019 The Authors. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Information School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 08 Nov 2018 09:58 |
Last Modified: | 19 Aug 2019 08:21 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | University of Borås, Sweden |
Refereed: | Yes |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:138314 |