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


Strategy: Creating a Culture of Argumentation


Strategy: Creating a Culture of Argumentation: Supporting Discussions


Activity: Science Seminar


Strategy: Promoting Student Interaction In Science Seminars


Strategy: Stepping Back During Science Seminars


Presentation

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