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Effect of Scientific Argumentation on the Development of Critical Thinking
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Giri, Vetti; Paily, M. U. – Science & Education, 2020
The paper reports a study that focussed on investigating the effectiveness of Toulmin's argument pattern (TAP) within Think-Read-Group-Share-Reflect (TRGSR) scientific argumentation strategy on higher secondary students' critical thinking. A quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest-control group design was deployed. The subjects were 50 twelfth grade…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Critical Thinking, High School Seniors, Teaching Methods
The Effects of Scientific Argumentation on High School Students' Critical Thinking Skills
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Gültepe, Nejla; Kiliç, Ziya – International Journal of Progressive Education, 2021
One needs higher order thinking skills in positioning perspectives for any kinds of problems that affect one's view of life in order to develop a fundamental scientific understanding. For this reason, science teaching requires thinking skills instruction to be included in classes. This study aimed to observe the effects of student-centered…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Students, Grade 11, Persuasive Discourse
Examining Argumentation Skills of Preservice Science Teachers in Terms of Their Critical Thinking and Content Knowledge Levels: An Example Using GMOs
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Demiral, Ümit; Çepni, Salih – Journal of Turkish Science Education, 2018
The aim of this study was to examine the argumentation skills of preservice science teachers on genetically modified foods during an argumentation process. Within case study research methodology, this study was carried out with 20 preservice science teachers identified through convenience sample from science education department. Knowledge Test…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Science Teachers, Persuasive Discourse, Communication Skills
The Effects of CEDA and NDT Debate Training on Critical Thinking Ability.
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Colbert, Kent R. – Journal of the American Forensic Association, 1987
Focuses on the relationship between debate training and critical thinking ability, and examines whether Cross-Examination Debate Association (CEDA) debaters, National Debate Tournament (NDT) debaters, and nondebaters differ significantly on the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal. Indicates no significant difference between NDT debaters and…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Critical Thinking, Debate, Higher Education
Reflective Judgment in Debate: Or, The End of "Critical Thinking" as the Goal of Educational Debate.
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Dowling, Ralph E. – 1989
Recurring pressures for fiscal restraint threaten the existence of educational programs, such as competitive debate, which are not publicly perceived to produce worthwhile outcomes. Since debate is misunderstood and expensive, its advocates must be prepared to provide solid evidence of its benefits. Unfortunately, methodological weaknesses in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Debate, Higher Education
The Effects of CEDA and NDT Debate Training on Critical Thinking Ability.
Colbert, Kent R. – 1987
A study examined whether intercollegiate debating enhances the critical thinking ability of participants and investigated whether users of the two existing styles--National Debate Tournament (NDT) and Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA)--differed significantly from each other and from nondebaters in their critical thinking skills. Four…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Comparative Testing, Critical Thinking, Debate