Learning to Teach Argumentation: Research and development in the science classroom

• Published in: International journal of science education Vol. 28; no. 2-3; pp. 235 - 260
• Main Authors: Simon, Shirley, Erduran, Sibel, Osborne, Jonathan
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: London Routledge 15.02.2006; Taylor & Francis Group Journals; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Curriculum subjects: programmes and methods; Educational sciences; Exact and natural sciences; Persuasive Discourse; Professional Development; Research and Development; Science Education; Secondary Education; Teaching Methods; Thinking Skills; Workshops; United Kingdom; Science; Teaching method; Strategy; Argumentation; Research; Professional development

The research reported in this study focuses on an investigation into the teaching of argumentation in secondary science classrooms. Over a 1-year period, a group of 12 teachers from schools in the greater London area attended a series of workshops to develop materials and strategies to support the t...