Teaching argument writing to 7‐ to 14‐year‐olds: an international review of the evidence of successful practice

Andrews, Richard, Torgerson, Carole, Low, Graham and McGuinn, Nick (2009) Teaching argument writing to 7‐ to 14‐year‐olds: an international review of the evidence of successful practice. Cambridge Journal of Education, 39 (3). pp. 291-310. ISSN 0305-764X

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Abstract

A systematic review was undertaken in 2006 to answer the question ‘What is the evidence for successful practice in teaching and learning with regard to non‐fiction writing (specifically argumentational writing) for 7‐ to 14‐year‐olds?’, using EPPI‐Centre methodology. Results showed that certain conditions have to be in place. These include: a writing process model in which students are encouraged to plan, draft, edit and revise their writing; some degree of cognitive reasoning training in addition to natural cognitive development; peer collaboration, thus modelling a dialogue that will become internal and constitute ‘thought’; and explicit explanations of the learning processes. Specific strategies include: ‘heuristics’; planning; oral argument, counterargument and rebuttal to inform written argument; explicit goals (including audiences) for writing; teacher modelling of argumentational writing; and ‘procedural facilitation’. This article confirms the results of the 2006 study in the light of recent research. Implications for policy, practice and further research are considered.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	pedagogy,learning,literacy,national curriculum,argumentation
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Education and Lifelong Learning
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Critical Cultural Studies In Education
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	20 May 2016 15:00
Last Modified:	24 Sep 2024 11:41
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/58930
DOI:	10.1080/03057640903103751

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