Comparison of Argumentation skills in science and non-science undergraduate students
M S Hayat, Djuniadi, A P B Prasetyo, F Roshayanti, A G C Wicaksono, I B Minarti, S Sumarno

Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi FPMIPATI Universitas PGRI Semarang, Jl. Sidodadi Timur No 24, Dr. Cipto Semarang, Indonesia

Abstract

This research is aimed to evaluate and compare the argumentation skill in science and non-science students. This research is quantitative research which involved two class including 30 science students who taught human physiology subject and 30 social and humanities students who taught curriculum development subject. Both class using blended learning with argueweb for online learning and debate for offline learning. The data collected from argumentation score using argumentation observation sheet. The data collected then analyze descriptively and statistically using t-test. The result showed that there are differences between argumentation skill in science and non-science students. There are differences in the quality of argumentation in science and non-science students. Science students showed good and clear backing with so many evidences. While non-science students provide strong and arguable warrant. Thus the quality of both science and non-science students argumentation need improvement to achieve better argument and learning outcomes.

Keywords: argumentation, science, non-science

Topic: 2. Science Education