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Wenli Chen; Yiting Han; Jesmine Tan; Aileen Siew Cheng Chai; Qianru Lyu; Lyna – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2024
Background: This study examined the effect of computer-supported collaborative argumentation (CSCA) on secondary school students' understanding of socio-scientific issues (SSI). Engaging students in collaborative argumentation is known to help with deepening their understanding of SSI. Methods: In this study, a mixed-method design is used to…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning, Persuasive Discourse, Science and Society
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Salminen, T.; Marttunen, M.; Laurinen, L. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2010
This study investigates whether combining chat discussion and construction of an argument diagram stimulates students to formulate new ideas in practising argumentation. In this study, 16 secondary school students discussed vivisection and gender equality in pairs using both free and structured chat tools. In structured chat, the students selected…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Prior Learning, Secondary School Students, Visual Aids
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Coffin, C.; North, S.; Martin, D. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2009
The ability to argue is an important academic goal in secondary education. This paper reports on an exploratory study which investigated how asynchronous text-based conferencing provides a new site for school students to rehearse and develop their skills in argumentation. The study used linguistic tools of analysis to investigate two key…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Learning Processes, Student Behavior, Persuasive Discourse