Heart-Stopping Rollercoasters: Restorative Practices, Motivation, and the Formation of a Science Identity

Authors

Zachary Schafer, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

First Advisor

Dr. Lawrence Scharmann

Date of this Version

Spring 5-1-2023

Document Type

Article

Citation

Schafer, Z. (2023). Heart-stopping rollercoasters: Restorative practices, motivation, and the formation of a science identity. The Science Teacher. 90 (5).

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Abstract

This paper explores the crossroads between restorative practices and science education. In this crossroads, a case study between teacher and learner is explored to reveal the implications the tandem between restorative practices and education has for motivation and identity formation. The paper ends with practical suggestions for the teacher in the classroom.