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Collaborative Argumentation for Learning. Mapping, Clarifying, and Communicating Key Ideas about Collaborative Learning to STEM Audiences

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Title: Collaborative Argumentation for Learning. Mapping, Clarifying, and Communicating Key Ideas about Collaborative Learning to STEM Audiences
Language: English
Authors: Patti Schank, Christopher Barth, Valerie Crawford, Judi Fusco, Digital Promise
Source: Digital Promise. 2025.
Availability: Digital Promise. 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 935, Washington DC 20036. Tel: 202-450-3675; e-mail: contact@digitalpromise.org; Web site: https://digitalpromise.org/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2025
Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Contract Number: 2101341
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, STEM Education, Persuasive Discourse, Classroom Communication, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices
Abstract: This primer explores the benefits and challenges of integrating collaborative argumentation practices into classrooms to deepen student understanding and foster critical thinking. Argumentation is identified as a key approach for building scientific knowledge and improving content learning. The document outlines strategies for supporting students' argumentation skills, fostering a culture of critical communication, and overcoming obstacles such as time constraints and lack of systemic support. Recommendations include introducing argumentation as knowledge building and consensus, establishing a classroom culture of respect and curiosity, incorporating multiple perspectives, providing prompts and scaffolds, and creating authentic opportunities for in-depth argumentation. The document concludes with resources and references to aid educators in implementing collaborative argumentation practices.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: ED678861
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This primer explores the benefits and challenges of integrating collaborative argumentation practices into classrooms to deepen student understanding and foster critical thinking. Argumentation is identified as a key approach for building scientific knowledge and improving content learning. The document outlines strategies for supporting students' argumentation skills, fostering a culture of critical communication, and overcoming obstacles such as time constraints and lack of systemic support. Recommendations include introducing argumentation as knowledge building and consensus, establishing a classroom culture of respect and curiosity, incorporating multiple perspectives, providing prompts and scaffolds, and creating authentic opportunities for in-depth argumentation. The document concludes with resources and references to aid educators in implementing collaborative argumentation practices.