Step-by-Step Argument Map in Learning Environment: Example of Optic

Year 2018, Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 15 - 25, 17.12.2018

Büşra Nur Çakan Akkaş , Elif Sönmez Esra Kabataş Memiş

Abstract

The
argument is defined as the whole of contentions that are related to each in
other in terms of interference. The argument map serves to visually present the
arguments with an inferential structure using graphical techniques. Argument
maps help individuals visualize and evaluate the process of reasoning. In
learning environments, argument mapping helps in higher level thinking and
establishing connections between information. The purpose of the study is to
enable science teacher candidates to create individual and interactive argument
maps by using Rationale^TM program in the subject of lenses. The
argument mapping process was carried out via the online software “Rationale^TM”.
The argument maps of “Lenses” sub-section of “Optics” subjects are examined at
the higher education level with the software. In addition, discussions on how
to use argument mapping in the learning environment and related argument maps
are presented. 

Keywords

Argumentation, argument mapping, science teaching

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