To evaluate the recent advances in learning progression (LP) research and identify future
research directions, we reviewed LP literature from 2006 to 2018. Through a systematic …

The development of critical thinking among citizens is crucial for the advancement of
humanity in a dynamic and ever-changing world. Therefore, it is essential to promote a …

In order to deepen students' understanding of natural phenomenon and how scientific
knowledge is constructed, it is critical that science teachers learn how to engage students in …

Este trabajo presenta un programa formativo para profesorado de ciencias en formación
inicial centrado en el desarrollo de habilidades del pensamiento crítico, empleando dilemas …

Teachers' understanding and teaching of argumentation is gaining more attention in science
education research. However, little is known about how science teachers engage in …

Decision making about complex socioscientific issues (SSI) involves recognizing and
weighing tradeoffs among conflicting values and stakeholder outcomes. A vital but difficult …

Engaging students in scientific argumentation is a hallmark of high‐quality science
instruction. Despite the importance of this practice, it is not a ubiquitous one within K‐12 …

Learning progressions (LPs) in science have been defined as “empirically grounded and
testable hypotheses about how students' understanding of, and ability to use, core scientific …

Learning progressions are theoretical models that describe learning of scientific ideas and
practices over time. These hypothetical progressions need to be tested and refined in order …

Socioscientific issues (SSI) are often used to facilitate students' engagement in multiple
scientific practices such as decision-making and argumentation, both of which are goals of …