Student Interaction

Student interaction is a key element of engaging in the process of scientific argumentation. During argumentation, students build on, question and critique the ideas of their peers. In the classroom, we want to engage students in this authentic science process as they persuade their classmates of the strengths and weaknesses of competing claims using evidence.

The Approach video below provides an overview of this element. The other videos include activities and strategies to support students in successfully engaging in student to student interactions.

Approach: Argumentation Is Interactive

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Strategy: Creating a Culture of Argumentation

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Strategy: Creating a Culture of Argumentation: Supporting Discussions

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Activity: Science Seminar

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Strategy: Promoting Student Interaction In Science Seminars

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Strategy: Stepping Back During Science Seminars

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Presentation

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