Scientific arguments as learning artifacts: designing for learning from the web with KIE

Author: Bell P.¹

Source: International Journal of Science Education, Volume 22, Number 8, 1 August 2000 , pp. 797-817(21)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

We designed Knowledge Integration Environment (KIE) debate projects to take advantage of internet resources and promote student understanding of science. Design decisions were guided by the Scaffolded Knowledge Integration instructional framework. We report on design studies that test and elaborate on our instructional framework. Our learning studies assess the arguments students construct using the Knowledge Integration Environment debate project about light propagation and, explore the relationship between students' views of the nature of science and argument construction. We examine how students use evidence, determine when they add further ideas and claims and measure progress in understanding light propagation. To a modeate degree, students' views of the nature of science align with the quality of the arguments.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: University of Washington

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