TY - GEN
T1 - Argument-based inquiry and students with disabilities
T2 - 10th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: The Future of Learning, ICLS 2012
AU - Taylor, Jonte Charez
PY - 2012/12/1
Y1 - 2012/12/1
N2 - The author will provide an overview of the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH); an argument-based inquiry approach to science instruction. This approach shown promise in improving science scores and critical thinking assessment scores for students with disabilities. The SWH approach incorporates the use of argument and hands-on experiences to increase science achievement by improving critical thinking skills. Instructional components of the SWH approach and data supporting its use for students with disabilities will be presented.
AB - The author will provide an overview of the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH); an argument-based inquiry approach to science instruction. This approach shown promise in improving science scores and critical thinking assessment scores for students with disabilities. The SWH approach incorporates the use of argument and hands-on experiences to increase science achievement by improving critical thinking skills. Instructional components of the SWH approach and data supporting its use for students with disabilities will be presented.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84878734935
SN - 9780578107042
T3 - 10th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: The Future of Learning, ICLS 2012 - Proceedings
SP - 503
EP - 504
BT - 10th International Conference of the Learning Sciences
Y2 - 2 July 2012 through 6 July 2012
ER -