Blar i forfatter "Breivik, Jens"
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Argumentative patterns in students’ online discussions in an introductory philosophy course. Micro- and macrostructures of argumentation as analytic tools
Breivik, Jens (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-30)Online discussions are commonly used as learning activities in higher education. One of the rationales behind their use is to enhance students’ competence in critical thinking and rational argumentation. In the research field, several approaches to critical thinking and rational argumentation are suggested, and several frameworks for analyzing online educational discussions are employed. In this ... -
Behind the scenes: Unpacking student discussion and critical reflection in lectures
Ludvigsen, Kristine; Krumsvik, Rune Johan; Breivik, Jens (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-05)This study investigated the characteristics of peer discussions used to support formative assessment in lectures, facilitated by a student response system, in an undergraduate qualitative methods course for psychology students. The intent was to examine the characteristics of peer discussions in which student response systems are used to facilitate the practice of formative assessment lectures. The ... -
Critical Thinking in Online Educational Discussions Measured as Progress through Inquiry Phases: A Discussion of the Cognitive Presence Construct in the Community of Inquiry Framework
Breivik, Jens (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016)The development of critical thinking is a rationale for higher education and an important aspect of online educational discussions. A key component in most accounts of critical thinking is to evaluate the tenability of claims. The community of inquiry framework is among the most influential frameworks for research on online educational discussions. In this framework, cognitive presence accounts ... -
Epistemologi og epistemologi-kritikk
Breivik, Jens (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2003-04) -
Searching for a framework to analyze critical thinking and rational argumentation in online educational discussions
Breivik, Jens (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2020-09-25)Teachers set up online discussion boards to promote student interaction thereby enhancing students’ ability to think critically and present rational arguments. Researchers seek to investigate how participation in online discussions affects students learning and how the facilitation of educational discussion influences student participation in such discussions. To do this, researchers have suggested ...