2011 Volume 52 Issue 2 Pages 105-114
In this research, the classes concerning about 'How to solve the problems' for fifth grade are focused on, and every scenes where learners are considering is analyzed by using the method of IRF sequence. These classes are conducted by teachers who do not major in science. Referring to the method of IRE sequence developed by Mehan, H, this research is done by changing Evaluation category to Feedback/Follow-up. The questions such as process elicitation and metaprocess elicitation are used as Initiation in science classes. Through these questions, scientific thought of learners is deepened. As one of the results of tis research, teachers question learners by shifting the category of Initiation as the strategy for making learners consider deeply, and repeat elicitation efficiently as Feedback/Follow-up. What is remarkable here is teachers never use metaprocess elicitation though they often use process elicitation as Initiation. It means they ask learners their opinions, interpretations, and processes. Instructions and calling on students are mostly used as Initiation and sanction is mostly used as Feedback/Follow-up. There are many teachers who do not specialize in science class, and the various kinds of problems are pointed out in this field. In science classes conducted by these teachers, they try to change the quality of questions. It is figured out, however, that the important thing is teachers decrease instructions to learners and use questions of meta process elicitation.
