Table 1 Definitions of student interaction discourse moves type of interaction codes. Abbreviations of each discourse move are in parenthesis next to the name of the code
From: Student interaction discourse moves: characterizing and visualizing student discourse patterns
Type of Interaction: Describes students’ interactions during small group activities | |
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Category | Definition |
Independent Work (Ind W) | Students are not conversing with each other but are actively working through the problem (ex. no feedback from peers, writing stuff down, using a calculator) |
Instructor Interaction (Inst I) | Interactions with the instructors about class content or administrative matters |
Off-Task Content Related (Off C) | Students engaging in conversation that deviates from their assigned task but is still related to class content |
Off-Task Personal (Off P) | Students engaging in conversation not related to class content (ex. personal experiences) |
On Task (On) | Students are actively conversing with each other on the assigned task |
Unengaged (U) | Not participating in classroom activities or engaging with peers (ex. sitting, using a phone) |