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Argumentation And Debate In The High School Chemistry Classroom, Rachel Blais Apr 2024

Argumentation And Debate In The High School Chemistry Classroom, Rachel Blais

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The primary focus of this study was to determine the implications of argumentation and debate in a high school chemistry classroom through the process of argument driven inquiry. Findings from a pre and post questionnaire and student reflections suggested that argument driven inquiry helped students with their critical thinking, interpersonal, and argumentative skills.


High School Students’ Views Of Social Studies, Mckenzie Weaver Dec 2018

High School Students’ Views Of Social Studies, Mckenzie Weaver

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This paper reviews a short case study on High School Students’ opinions of social studies education. This was conducted in response to a 1984 study, “Why Kids Don’t Like Social Studies” by Schug, Todd, and Beery. This study took place at a suburban high school within senior level social studies classes. The students were given an anonymous survey in accordance with IRB standards which asked them there opinions about the social studies classes they had taken. It also asked them about their favorite subject and why it is their favorite subject. This is important because as a future educator, the …