Strand 07. Discourse and Argumentation in Science Education 

Description 

Understanding, supporting, and promoting the use of evidence and argumentation discourse in science education. Includes scientific practices related to knowledge evaluation and communication, supporting the development of critical thinking, discourse analysis, talking and writing science in the classroom, and meaning-making in science classrooms.

Sub-themes

• Analysis of argumentation and student discourse in science education
• Developing critical thinking through science argumentation
• The role of talking and writing in science knowledge construction
• Tools and techniques for enhancing scientific discourse
• Meaning-making in science classrooms
• Other