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1 September 2016 Using Models to Support Argumentation in the Science Classroom
Ying-Chih Chen, Mathew J. Benus, Morgan B. Yarker
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Scientists use models to represent their imagination and conceptualization of a particular phenomenon. They then use models to develop an argument to debate, defend, and debunk ideas in their peer community. Modeling is an essential practice of authentic science. To foster the pedagogical practice of incorporating models in argumentative contexts, we introduce an approach called “Science Negotiation Pedagogy.” We show how models can support argumentation practices in science classrooms in six phases of action: (1) create a driving question; (2) construct a tentative model in groups; (3) construct a tentative argument in groups; (4) negotiate models and arguments in a wholeclass discussion, then revise models and arguments through negotiation; (5) consult the experts; and (6) reflect through writing. A unit on the human respiratory system is used as an example to demonstrate how Science Negotiation Pedagogy can be implemented in biology classrooms.

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Ying-Chih Chen, Mathew J. Benus, and Morgan B. Yarker "Using Models to Support Argumentation in the Science Classroom," The American Biology Teacher 78(7), 549-559, (1 September 2016). https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2016.78.7.549
Published: 1 September 2016
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KEYWORDS
argumentation
dialogic teaching
human body system
modeling
pedagogy
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