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ERIC Number: EJ860402
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Dec
Pages: 22
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0018-1560
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Computer-Assisted Argument Mapping: A "Rationale" Approach
Davies, W. Martin
Higher Education: The International Journal of Higher Education and Educational Planning, v58 n6 p799-820 Dec 2009
Computer-Assisted Argument Mapping (CAAM) is a new way of understanding arguments. While still embryonic in its development and application, CAAM is being used increasingly as a training and development tool in the professions and government. Inroads are also being made in its application within education. CAAM claims to be helpful in an educational context, as a tool for students in responding to assessment tasks. However, to date there is little evidence from students that this is the case. This paper outlines the use of CAAM as an educational tool within an Economics and Commerce Faculty in a major Australian research university. Evaluation results are provided from students from a CAAM pilot within an upper-level Economics subject. Results indicate promising support for the use of CAAM and its potential for transferability within the disciplines. If shown to be valuable with further studies, CAAM could be included in capstone subjects, allowing computer technology to be utilised in the service of generic skill development.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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