Enhancing Elementary School Student Debates on Socio-scientific Issues through Multiple Storyline Comics: An Exploratory Study

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10.2991/978-2-38476-190-6_3How to use a DOI?

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multiple storyline comics; debates; socio-scientific issues

Abstract

Utilizing debates as an educational tool holds significant importance, not only for evaluating students’ capacity to construct arguments but also for evaluating their critical thinking abilities based on their existing knowledge. In this study, we introduce a multi-storyline comic that explores socio-scientific themes linked to the use of sunblock at the beach. Each storyline portrays a distinct perspective, either in favor of or against sunblock usage. Students are then divided into two groups: one supporting the idea and one opposing it. This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of multi-storyline comics in facilitating debates among elementary school students regarding socio-scientific issues (SSI). The central aim is to assess how comics can enhance the debate process, especially within a small class of 10 students engaged in discussions concerning sunblock application at the beach. A thematic analysis was conducted to evaluate student statements during the debates, uncovering eight overarching themes with 16 corresponding codes stemming from their arguments. The findings emphasize the efficacy of multi-storyline comics as a tool for introducing SSI scenarios, allowing students to formulate statements, contemplate diverse viewpoints, and deepen their understanding of the pertinent issues.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Fadhlan Muchlas Abrori
AU  - Zsolt Lavicza
AU  - Branko Anđić
AU  - Muhsinah Annisa
AU  - Nurul Qamariyah
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/30
TI  - Enhancing Elementary School Student Debates on Socio-scientific Issues through Multiple Storyline Comics: An Exploratory Study
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Education Innovation and Social Science (ICEISS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 21
EP  - 33
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-190-6_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-190-6_3
ID  - Abrori2023
ER  -