Argumentation as a Strategy for Conceptual Learning of Dynamics

Researchers have emphasized the importance of promoting argumentation in science classrooms for various reasons. However, the study of argumentation is still a young field and more research needs to be carried out on the tools and pedagogical strategies that can assist teachers and students in both the construction and evaluation of scientific arguments. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of argumentation on students’ conceptual learning in dynamics. True-experimental design using quantitative research methods was carried out for the study. The participants of the study were tenth graders studying in two classes in an urban all-girls school. There were 26 female students in each class. Five argumentations promoted in the different contexts were embedded through the dynamics unit over a 10-week duration. The study concludes that engaging in the argumentative process that involves making claims, using data to support these claims, warranting the claims with scientific evidence, and using backings, rebuttals, and qualifiers to further support the reasoning, reinforces students’ understanding of science, and promotes conceptual change. The results suggest that argumentation should be employed during instruction as a way to enable conceptual learning.     

明星饮食拾趣

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十八岁"王昭君"脱颖而出

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Exploring On-Campus and in Real School Classroom Microteaching Practices: the Effect on the Professional Development of Preservice Teachers

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education - The aim of this study was to determine the professional developments of science teacher candidates over 14 weeks of...     

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数字图书馆:远程教育服务新模式

远程教育遭遇发展瓶颈:核心竞争力缺乏。欲培育核心竞争力,必深入教学领域。而教学的最大障碍,则在于教学支持服务体系的滞后和缺失。数字图书馆建设为远程教育服务体系提供了创新模式。以数字图书馆建设为核心,以本地/远程支持服务环节的无缝链接为导向,是形成远程教育服务新模式的可行途径。     

EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENGAGEMENT IN SCIENTIFIC ARGUMENTATION AND CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE

Whereas there are some studies presenting the effects of argumentation on science knowledge development, there is still a need for research discovering the interrelationship between knowledge and argumentation. The purpose of this research was to investigate a possible relationship between students?? engagement in argumentation and their conceptual knowledge. A case study design was carried out for this research. The participants of the study were tenth graders studying in an urban all-girls school. There were 5 argumentations promoted in different contexts which were embedded through the dynamics chapter, for a 10-week period. Some of the conclusions drawn from the study are as follows: First, students?? quantity and quality of arguments improve through time as they get more involved with argumentation. Second, students?? knowledge does not improve instantly when they are involved with argumentation activities, that is, knowledge development in an argumentation process takes time. Third, students?? prior knowledge affects their participation in argumentation. Last, there are some patterns that indicate the relationship between argumentation and knowledge. However, students?? arguments and their knowledge do not develop at the same time.     

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