Educational interventions to strengthen argumentative competence in Initial Teacher Training

Authors

  • Olivia J. CANALES-RODRIGUEZ Cesar Vallejo University image/svg+xml Author
  • Luz N. REVILLA-SALAZAR Cesar Vallejo University image/svg+xml Author
  • Katia C. MARTÍNEZ LAZO EESP La Inmaculada Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48082/espacios-a26v47n05-e14

Keywords:

educational interventions, argumentative competence, initial teacher education, critical thinking, argumentative writing

Abstract

This systematic review analyzed 55 articles published between 2022 and 2026 in Scopus and SciELO on educational interventions aimed at strengthening argumentative competence in initial teacher education. The findings showed that debate, guided writing, feedback, digital resources, and evidence analysis promote critical thinking, argument organization, and pedagogical decision-making. Curricular, methodological, and ethical limitations remain, requiring longitudinal research and stronger teacher mediation.

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