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Title:
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AUTOMATING THE MEASUREMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING FOR INDIVIDUALS PARTICPATING IN DISCUSSION FORUMS |
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Author(s):
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Stephen Corich , Kinshuk , Lynn M. Jeferrey |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-95-9 |
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Editors:
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Kinshuk, Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector,Pedro Isaías and Dirk Ifenthaler |
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Year:
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2009 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Critical thinking, discussion forums, content analysis. |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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165 |
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Last Page:
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172 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The use of discussion forums in an educational setting is increasing, however the extent to which they contribute to
learning is subject to debate. A review of the literature suggests that while there is evidence of researchers attempting to
develop models that measure indicators of critical thinking for group participation within a discussion forum, there is
little evidence of research aimed at measuring the critical thinking of individuals. This paper builds on previous studies
presented by the authors which have reported on the use of a computerised tool designed to measure evidence of critical
thinking among participants in a discussion forum. The paper presents an attempt to validate the computerized tool as it is
used to measure evidence of critical thinking for individual participants. The validation process involved comparing the
results obtained using the tool against the results obtained from administering a recognized critical thinking skills
assessment. |
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