Table 2 Thematic Coding of Vignette Responses
First Round: Initial Codes | Examples of Initial Code Notes | Second Round: Open Codes Expanded | Examples of Open Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
Teacher’s Role | “the teacher should figure out what students know and create group structures” | Time/Planning | “You have be on your toes, but also have a hold on the material being negotiated” |
Learner’s Role | “the students need to separate ideas/ evidence from the people who have those ideas” | Technology | “Use technology in between some of their dialogue to help answer questions” |
Big Ideas | “try it with basic ideas before digging in to science content” | Developmental Ability/Grade Level | “In first grade, the teacher needs to help guide” |
Other | “it’s okay to take the time to do more negotiation” | Alignment with Teacher in Scenario | “I feel like Naomi! I am still figuring this out.” |