Analysis of New Instructional Material on Forces and Movement in relation to Dimensions of Argumentation

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Published: Apr 6, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7558
Keywords:
argumentation forces and motion instructional material science and engineering practices
Melpomeni Mastrogiorgaki
Michael Skoumios
University of the Aegean
Abstract

While it is considered necessary to engage students with learning environments that include argumentation processes, the engagement of students with such processes during science teaching is limited. This paper examines whether and at what level argumentation dimensions are integrated in a new instructional material on forces and motion. New instructional material on forces and motion was developed and its 25 activities were analyzed using a framework that assesses the level to which the argumentation dimensions are integrated in them. Data analysis showed the high-level of integration of the argumentation dimensions in most of the activities.

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