The Benefit of an Open Classroom Climate: Strategies for Teachers to Enhance Students’ Civic Knowledge
An open classroom climate is a space that allows students to discuss social and political issues and express their opinions openly. Findings from the International Civic and Citizenship Study (ICCS) 2016 show that eighth-grade students' perceptions of classroom openness in classroom discussion are positively associated with their civic knowledge and interest in issues. Teachers can play a central role in building open classroom climates to aid student learning. Read Snippet number three for strategies on enhancing students' exposure to conflicting views and achieving an open classroom climate.
The Benefit of an Open Classroom Climate: Strategies for Teachers to Enhance Students’ Civic Knowledge
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This IEA Teacher Snippet is based on data from the International Civic and Citizenship Study (ICCS) 2016 and can be adapted for all countries that participated in the ICCS 2016 study. This edition is available for translation into the national language and includes the national data. To adapt this Snippet and receive all editable material, contact l.cheeseman@iea.nl.
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ICCS is an international survey that measures students’ civic knowledge and their attitudes toward different aspects of politics and society across more than 20 countries.
The students who participate in ICCS are commonly in their 8th year of schooling.
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