Framing new research in science literacy and language use: Authenticity, multiple discourses, and the “Third Space”

• DOI: 10.1002/sce.20024
• Publication Date: 2004-08-27T07:00:31Z
• Authors: Carolyn S. Wallace
• Keywords: Scientific Literacy; Framing (construction); Argument (complex analysis)

Abstract This article presents a theoretical framework in the form of model on which to base research scientific literacy and language use. The assumption guiding is that comprised abilities think metacognitively, read write texts, apply elements argument. composed three constructs: authenticity, multiple discourses, Bhabha's Third Space. Some implications are students need opportunities (a) use everyday situations; (b) negotiate readily among many discourse genres science; (c) collaborate with teachers peers meaning language. These ideas illustrated data excerpts from contemporary studies. A set potential issues for future posed at end article. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Sci Ed 88: 901–914,