Only Grade 10 Liberal Studies students engaged in simple argumentation, complex argumentation, and theory-oriented interactions, possibly due to the subject's emphasis on argumentation¶
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q2 i? Only the G10LS students had simple argumentation, complex argumentation, and theory-oriented interactions, perhaps due to the nature of the subject. → Fu 2016
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Fu 2016¶
Fu, E. L. F., van Aalst, J., & Chan, C. K. K. (2016). Toward a classification of discourse patterns in asynchronous online discussions. International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 11, 441-478. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11412-016-9245-3
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Narrative analysis of the Grade 10 Liberal Studies view (82 students across two classes sharing a database) found argumentation patterns unique to this class. The authors attribute this to the curriculum, which Bencourages students to generate multiple perspectives on a contemporary social issue through the use of argumentation.
"Table 4 suggests that only the G10LS students had simple argumentation, complex argumentation, and theory-oriented interactions, perhaps due to the nature of the subject, which is similar to Social Studies."
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Related Claims¶
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Only Grade 10 Liberal Studies students engaged in simple argumentation, complex argumentation, and theory-oriented interactions, possibly due to the subject's emphasis on argumentation |
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Only Grade 10 Liberal Studies students engaged in simple argumentation, complex argumentation, and theory-oriented interactions, possibly due to the subject's emphasis on argumentation |
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