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Space Science News: Special Edition , a resource for extending reading and promoting engagement with newspapers in the science classroom
Author(s) -
Jarman Ruth,
McClune Billy
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
literacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.649
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1741-4369
pISSN - 1741-4350
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9345.2005.00411.x
Subject(s) - newspaper , reading (process) , resource (disambiguation) , scientific literacy , space (punctuation) , intervention (counseling) , literacy , science education , mathematics education , science communication , multimedia , psychology , sociology , computer science , pedagogy , media studies , political science , computer network , psychiatry , law , operating system
This paper describes the development of an innovative resource, comprising authentic newspaper articles and associated activities, designed to broaden the range of reading material available for use in the science classroom. Science teachers' response to the publication is discussed. The resource was very well received, indicating that, given appropriate material, science specialists demonstrate a willingness to use media text in their classrooms. However, while all viewed the publication as a valuable science resource and many saw its potential for promoting literacy through science, only a few recognised it as a vehicle for encouraging, among students, critical engagement with science in the media. This suggests that further intervention may be necessary if this outcome is to be achieved.