Publication details
Vliv individuálních faktorů a školního prostředí na vnímaný přínos školních diskusí o celospolečenských tématech
| Title in English | The influence of individual characteristics and school environment on perceptions of the benefits of school discussions about civic issues |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2016 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | E-psychologie |
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| Web | http://e-psycholog.eu/pdf/juhova_etal.pdf |
| Field | Psychology |
| Keywords | school discussions; open classroom; relationships with classmates; need for cognition; adolescence |
| Description | This study examined link between selected class factors (open classroom, teachers’ role in discussions, classmates relationships and type of school) and individual characteristics (students’ engagement in discussions, shyness, need for cognition, interest in politics, demographics) and perceptions of the benefits of school discussions about social issues. The study utilized survey data collected in 2014 from students of ninth grade of elementary schools and first grades in vocationally- and academically-oriented high schools in four regions in the Czech Republic; in this study, data from 729 adolescents (14-17 years) who experienced school discussions about social issues in the last year were analyzed. The results of multilevel linear model showed that discussions were perceived as more beneficial by students in classes with good relationship. Positive link was found also with students‘ individual perceptions of open classroom, their perceptions of teachers‘ role in discussions as liberal, students‘ own greater engagement in discussions and their higher interest in politics. No link was found with gender, age, need for cognition or shyness. The findings can be beneficial for teachers to improve the quality of school discussions about civic issues. |
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