Making Connections That Matter: Critical Thinking in Theory and
Critical thinking is discussed extensively in higher education research literature, especially through theories about how to define, measure, and develop “higher-order” cognitive skills. However, there is a less substantial body of scholarship exploring the connection between educational practices and critical thinking research. How is critical thinking being taught at colleges and universities, and how can educators use research to improve teaching practices?
Critical thinking is one of the top goals of education and, arguably now more than ever, it is crucial that young people can think critically. This talk will discuss how [...]Read More...
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(2) Kelly Hogan on Twitter: "Yes, reminds me of messaging with inclusive teaching. Don’t blame the students, change the environment and course structure to help more students thrive." / Twitter
Yes, reminds me of messaging with inclusive teaching. Don’t blame the students, change the environment and course structure to help more students thrive.
Robin DeRosa on Twitter: "Looking for resources (not replies, but links/research/posts) about the psychology of deadlines: how they hurt, how they help, how to make them flexible w/o decreasing focus/motivation. Anything welcome! To share w/ fac who're probing challenges of relaxing/eliminating deadlines." / Twitter
Looking for resources (not replies, but links/research/posts) about the psychology of deadlines: how they hurt, how they help, how to make them flexible w/o decreasing focus/motivation. Anything welcome! To share w/ fac who're probing challenges of relaxing/eliminating deadlines.
Derek Bruff on Twitter: "Inclusive teaching might argue for assessments other than exams, but how might we make an exam more inclusive? I'm looking for examples of inclusive exams, if there is such at thing. Seen any?" / Twitter
Inclusive teaching might argue for assessments other than exams, but how might we make an exam more inclusive? I'm looking for examples of inclusive exams, if there is such at thing. Seen any?
(1) Peter Newbury on Twitter: "1/ I'm a third of the way through "How to be an antiracist" @DrIbram. I see connections to #HigherEd on every page. Something on page 101 broke my brain. By page 103, I think I fixed it. I'm going to try to explain. I may get this wrong. I keep learning, though." / Twitter
1/ I'm a third of the way through "How to be an antiracist" @DrIbram. I see connections to #HigherEd on every page.
Something on page 101 broke my brain. By page 103, I think I fixed it.
I'm going to try to explain. I may get this wrong. I keep learning, though.
Lin Manuel Miranda reacts to message from 8th grade teacher who changed my life
As "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda kicks off a three-week run of his Tony Award-winning musical in Puerto Rico today, his eighth grade English teacher,...