Research Article

Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues

Volume: 22 Number: 3 October 20, 2023
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Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of argumentation-based learning and P4C (Philosophy for Children) approach in teaching socio-scientific issues to seventh-grade students. A total of 23 students were involved in the study, where science lessons were conducted using documents developed with argumentation-based learning activities. The study lasted for one academic year. Qualitative data were collected through individual interviews with students in the experimental group at the end of the academic year, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results of the study indicated that the combination of P4C and an argumentation-based learning approach was effective in developing students' argumentation, evidence-based thinking, and decision-making skills. The themes that emerged from the data included improved critical thinking skills, increased interest and motivation, and greater awareness of the complexity of socio-scientific issues. These findings align with previous research on the benefits of argumentation-based learning.The study highlights the importance of incorporating P4C and argumentation-based learning approaches in science education to enhance students' critical thinking skills and prepare them to make informed decisions in real-world contexts. By engaging students in philosophical discussions and encouraging them to construct arguments based on evidence, educators can empower students to think critically, analyze complex issues, and develop a deeper understanding of socio-scientific topics. These skills are vital for fostering active and informed citizens who can tackle societal challenges with thoughtful consideration and rational decision-making.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Systematic Philosophy (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 18, 2023

Publication Date

October 20, 2023

Submission Date

July 30, 2023

Acceptance Date

August 29, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 22 Number: 3

APA
Güler, O. (2023). Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues. Kaygı. Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Felsefe Dergisi, 22(3), 457-481. https://doi.org/10.20981/kaygi.1334782
AMA
1.Güler O. Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues. Kaygı. 2023;22(3):457-481. doi:10.20981/kaygi.1334782
Chicago
Güler, Oya. 2023. “Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues”. Kaygı. Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Felsefe Dergisi 22 (3): 457-81. https://doi.org/10.20981/kaygi.1334782.
EndNote
Güler O (October 1, 2023) Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues. Kaygı. Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Felsefe Dergisi 22 3 457–481.
IEEE
[1]O. Güler, “Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues”, Kaygı, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 457–481, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.20981/kaygi.1334782.
ISNAD
Güler, Oya. “Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues”. Kaygı. Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Felsefe Dergisi 22/3 (October 1, 2023): 457-481. https://doi.org/10.20981/kaygi.1334782.
JAMA
1.Güler O. Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues. Kaygı. 2023;22:457–481.
MLA
Güler, Oya. “Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues”. Kaygı. Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Felsefe Dergisi, vol. 22, no. 3, Oct. 2023, pp. 457-81, doi:10.20981/kaygi.1334782.
Vancouver
1.Oya Güler. Argumentation-Based Learning and P4C Approach: A Seventh-Grade Study on Socio-Scientific Issues. Kaygı. 2023 Oct. 1;22(3):457-81. doi:10.20981/kaygi.1334782

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