Why is it important to support your claims?

Why is it important to support your claims?

A supporting claim is any argument that, if accepted, will make it easier to prove the primary claim. Sometimes, this involves making a distinct argument that only helps to prepare an audience. More often, it involves establishing a piece of fact (also see evidence) or advocating for a judgment of value.

How do you judge whether evidence is sufficient?

Evidence is deemed to be sufficient if it is understandable and presented in a clear manner, contains content deemed appropriate for the level of the award and meets all the learning criteria, regulations and requirements set out in the assessment plan.

Where is the evidence that active learning works?

Abstract. Calls for reforms in the ways we teach science at all levels, and in all disciplines, are wide spread. The effectiveness of the changes being called for, employment of student-centered, active learning pedagogy, is now well supported by evidence.

How can we tell if learning has occurred?

What does learning look like?Explaining something in their own words.Asking questions.Making connections.Recreating (rather than reproducing) information.Justifying their decisions.Explaining their thinking.Talking to each other.Active – doing something with the information.

How will you know if your objectives were achieved?

Some of the most common evaluation methods are questionnaires, surveys, interviews, observations, tests, and participant portfolios of ongoing work. Evaluation strategies should be incorporated into a learning experience so that both trainers and participants know if the learning objectives have been met.