The Effect of Argumentation-Based Practices on 8th Grade Students' Views on Socioscientific Issues

Authors : Dilek Karışan, Serkan Aydın

Pages : 768-781

Doi:10.24106/kefdergi.1795799

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Publication Date : 2025-10-11

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of argumentation-based practices on eighth-grade students\\\' perspectives on socioscientific issues. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research employed a case study design, one of the qualitative research methods. The study group consists of 31 students enrolled in a public school affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Aydın. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom discussions, video recordings, and students\\\' written worksheets. For data analysis, the argumentation assessment rubric developed by Sadler and Fowler (2006) was utilized. Findings: The findings indicate that integrating socioscientific issues with argumentation positively influences students\\\' perspectives on these topics. Highlights: Argumentation-based approaches enhance students\\\' understanding of socioscientific issues. Socioscientific argumentation fosters critical thinking and decision-making skills. Classroom implementation of argumentation can improve students\\\' engagement with complex scientific and social topics.
Keywords : Argümantayson, Sosyobilimsel Konular, Fen Eğitimi, Fen Okuryazarlığı

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