Background Bridging the gap between local and scientific knowledge can have useful
implications in the teaching-learning process because it can create environments conducive …

Background Argumentation is an important discourse process in science that needs to be
taught and learned as part of a repertoire of strategies to support the acquisition of scientific …

Scientists regularly evaluate alternative explanations of phenomena and solutions to
problems. Students should similarly engage in critical evaluation when learning about …

This study critically examines the K-12 curriculum reform in the Philippines and suggests
ways on how it can move forward. Specifically, three recent curriculum guides (ie, science …

The current English language education in Malaysia has integrated the Higher-Order
Thinking Skills (HOTS) as part of its testing and evaluation system, which aims to enhance …

The more recent discussion in Ireland around post-primary teachers being responsible for
assessing their own students' work continues. The new junior cycle reform (covering the first …

Abstract Argumentation has emerged as a key area of research and development in science
education in recent years. Simply defined, argumentation is about the justification of …

This study investigates the role of the discursive process in the act of scientific knowledge
building. Specifically, it links scientific knowledge building to risk perception of Genetically …

In preparing for the 21 st century workforce, many education systems have integrated
creative and critical thinking elements in the teaching and learning process by instilling …

Despite growing emphasis on learning to argue and arguing to learn as educational
outcomes in the secondary curriculum, a gap remains between these curricular goals and …