Critical Thinking: An Exploration of Theory and Practice
- ISBN-10
- 1134127723
- ISBN-13
- 9781134127726
- Series
- Critical Thinking
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 248
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-09-12
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Jennifer Moon
Description
In this book, Jennifer Moon explores and clarifies critical thinking and provides practical guidance for improving student learning and supporting the teaching process. Key themes covered include: different views of and approaches to critical thinking with an emphasis on a practical basis that can be translated into use in the classroom. links between learning, thinking and writing the place of critical thinking alongside other academic activities such as reflective learning and argument critical thinking and assessment, class environments, staff knowledge and development, writing tasks and oral tasks. Teachers in all disciplines in post-compulsory education will find this approach to defining and improving students’ critical thinking skills invaluable.
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