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Argumentation for Learning: Well-Trodden Paths and Unexplored Territories

Asterhan, Christa S. C., Schwarz, Baruch B.·2016·Educational Psychologist

Abstract

There is increasing consensus among psycho-educational scholars about argumentation as a means to improve student knowledge and understanding of subject matter. In this article, we argue that, notwithstanding a strong theoretical rationale, causal evidence is not abundant, definitions of the objects of study (argumentation, learning) are often not well defined, and the variance in research methods is large. We argue that we systematically review the available research evidence by mapping it on the Argumentation For Learning research framework, which specifies the different antecedents, dialogue characteristics, and learning outcomes of argumentation. In doing so, we identify claims that are supported with substantive empirical evidence and demonstrate which questions are still open to further empirical examination. We also uncover several promising, relatively unexplored venues for future research.

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Authors
Asterhan, C. S. C., & Schwarz, B. B.
Affiliations
Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IL)
Corresponding author
Asterhan, Christa S. C.
Venue
Educational Psychologist
Published
2016-04-02
Volume
51
Issue
2
Pages
164-187
ISSN
  • 0046-1520 (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-6985
OpenAlex
W2314714283
Cited by
338
References
255
Citations by year
2026: 43 · 2025: 47 · 2024: 39 · 2023: 33 · 2022: 45 · 2021: 43 · 2020: 27 · 2019: 22 · 2018: 14 · 2017: 19 · 2016: 5 · 2013: 1
FWCI
46.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Educational Psychologist (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Social Sciences › Education › Science Education and Pedagogy
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
Keywords
argumentation, dialogue, learning outcomes, research framework, research gaps

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