The effects of an online learning environment with worked examples and peer feedback on students' argumentative essay writing and domain-specific knowledge acquisition in the field of biotechnology

• Published in: Journal of biological education Vol. 53; no. 4; pp. 390 - 398
• Main Authors: Valero Haro, Anahuac, Noroozi, Omid, Biemans, Harm J.A., Mulder, Martin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 08.08.2019
• Subjects: Biotechnology; Demonstrations (Educational); Educational Environment; Electronic Learning; Essay writing; Essays; example-based learning; Feedback (Response); Foreign Countries; Genetics; Instructional Effectiveness; Knowledge Level; online learning environment; Peer Evaluation; peer feedback; Persuasive Discourse; Student Improvement; Undergraduate Students; Netherlands

The present study investigated the effects of an online learning environment supported with worked examples and peer feedback on students' argumentative essay writing and domain-specific knowledge acquisition in the field of biotechnology. As part of a bigger project, a pre- and post-test study...