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Gronostay, Dorothee – Journal of Social Science Education, 2016
Being challenged by opposing views in a controversial discussion can stimulate the production of more elaborate and sophisticated argumentations. According to the model of argument reappraisal (Leitão, 2000), such processes require transactivity, meaning that students do not only give reasons to support their own position (e.g., pro/contra…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Classroom Communication, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Debate
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Lowes, Susan; Lin, Peiyi; Wang, Yan – Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 2007
As online professional development courses for teachers have grown, the discussion forum has become a locus of considerable research. This study analyzes the discussion forums in four different sessions of a short (4-week) online course for teachers from six schools in three states. This study also compares four methodologies, all of which have a…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Online Courses, Program Effectiveness, Computer Mediated Communication