An evaluation of argument mapping as a method of enhancing critical thinking performance in e-learning environments

Metacognition and Learning

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 219-244

  Dwyer, Christopher P ^a   Hogan, Michael J ^a   Stewart, Ian ^a  

^a NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Argument mapping; Cognitive load; Critical thinking; Disposition; e Learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 84868337849     PISSN: 15561623     EISSN: 15561631     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11409-012-9092-1     Document Type: Article

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