February 2009

{"id":2691,"title":"Reject student evaluation of faculty","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Houston Chronicle</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">If one of the class’s “deliverables” is an emphasis on <strong>critical thinking</strong>, what do we do with those students who, at semester’s end, still confuse opinion ... <a href=\"http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6285956.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2692,"title":"The volatility of politics, religion and education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Jakarta Post</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">These benefits stem from its relevance for children's own interests and development thought process, its unique relation to <strong>critical thinking</strong>, ... <a href=\"http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/03/01/the-volatility-politics-religion-and-education.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2693,"title":"Best Ways for Professors to Use Student Response Systems","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">You can ask some high-level <strong>critical-thinking</strong> questions where students are asked to look at a particular quality of a peer’s presentation and say, ... <a href=\"http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/3637/best-ways-for-professors-to-use-student-response-systems\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2694,"title":"“Poets the Pulse of Society”","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Barbados Advocate</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> not enough children are developing their <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, a position she felt rested a great deal with the manner in which children are taught. ... <a href=\"http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/newsitem.asp?more=lifestyle&NewsID=2184\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2695,"title":"A Penny (Or More) for Your Notes","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Georgetown Independent (subscription)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">He added that \"higher education should encourage <strong>critical thinking</strong>, the kind that comes from engaging in a classroom setting and interpreting the knowledge ... <a href=\"http://media.www.thegeorgetownindependent.com/media/storage/paper136/news/2009/02/24/News/A.Penny.or.More.For.Your.Notes-3647452.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2696,"title":"The close-minded free-thinkers","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Vermont Cynic (subscription)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Besides safe sex, there's nothing the University loves more than <strong>critical-thinking</strong> and open-mindedness. That is, of course, if you're ready to do it on ... <a href=\"http://media.www.vermontcynic.com/media/storage/paper308/news/2009/02/24/Opinion/The-CloseMinded.FreeThinkers-3643830.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2697,"title":"Major museums launch campaign for critical thinking","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><a id=\"u-AFQjCNHcKriTFm2df4R07chEZ73JY4FJuw:r-7_1307431115\" href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct=us/7-0&fp=49a41eb0070dbe74&ei=HmSkSZadCKXYgAOlgo2ICw&url=http%3A//www.prurgent.com/2009-02-23/pressrelease31276.htm&cid=1307431115&usg=AFQjCNHcKriTFm2df4R07chEZ73JY4FJuw\"></a><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">PR Urgent</span></span><br /> <span>Nine of the UK’s leading museums and galleries are helping teachers to develop their pupils’ <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills and encouraging the use of original ... <a href=\"http://www.prurgent.com/2009-02-23/pressrelease31276.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2698,"title":"Would-be teachers need training to be effective","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Salt Lake Tribune</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> plan curriculum, prepare engaging lessons, construct valid tests, teach reading and writing and <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, give helpful feedback, <a href=\"http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_11750983\" target=\"_blank\">... Read the Full Article<br /> </a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2699,"title":"Struggling Together: Exhibit Looks at Blacks and Whites Fighting ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">The Sag Harbor Express</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> has been made in terms of racial equality, Mr. Zellner stresses that younger generations still need to be taught the importance of <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"http://sagharborexpress.sagharborpublishing.com/shexpress/arts/struggling-together-exhibit-looks-at-blacks-and-whites-fighting-for-civil-rights-2308\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2700,"title":"Feature: Tips for teaching critical thinking skills","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Joy Online, Ghana</span></span><br /> <span>It is possible, from my experiences in designing and conducting workshops in <strong>Critical Thinking</strong> Skills, that some teachers may not have ready access to it. ... <a href=\"http://topics.myjoyonline.com/education/200902/26507.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><strong><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2701,"title":"Parents put children on spot over grades","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"source\">The National</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></p>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The Ministry of Education last year changed the exams to place more emphasis on problem-solving and <strong>critical thinking</strong>, rather than simply requiring students ... <a href=\"http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090218/NATIONAL/843598060/1010\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2702,"title":"Future of learning : Wagner touts critical thinking as key element","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"source\">Northwest Arkansas Times</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></p>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Wagner said schools have so much pressure to teach to state assessments, they haven't been able to focus on teaching the <strong>critical-thinking</strong> skills students ... <a href=\"http://nwanews.com/nwat/News/74076/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2703,"title":"Effective Tools in Education","author":"","content":"<p><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Canada Free Press, Canada</span></span><br /> <span>And when dealing with the tasks of teaching <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, emotion can’t be the catalyst for judgment. This emotion in judgment is becoming more ... <a href=\"http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/8498\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></p>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2704,"title":"The Liberal Arts, Abroad","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Inside Higher Ed, DC</span></span><br /> <span>Because it teaches tolerance, because it teaches <strong>critical thinking</strong>, which is nothing other than an ability… to understand diverse points of view. ... <a href=\"http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/02/16/liberalarts\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2705,"title":"A repackaged education proposal","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Boston Globe, United States</span></span><br /> <span>Leaders in Hartford chose to focus on \"how to\" skills like <strong>critical thinking</strong> and problem-solving over academic content; Massachusetts chose rich content and ... <a href=\"http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/02/14/a_repackaged_education_proposal/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2706,"title":"The problem of Colombia's intellectuals","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Colombia Reports, Colombia</span></span><br /> <span>Colombian secondary education hampers the capacity for <strong>critical thinking</strong> and limits the acquisition of intellectual tools for analyzing economic and ... <a href=\"http://colombiareports.com/opinion/117-cantonese-arepas/2882-the-problem-of-colombias-intellectuals.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2707,"title":"Stimulate the arts","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, OR</span></span><br /> <span><strong>...</strong> for workers with problem-solving ability, <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, flexibility, and the ability to communicate as well as to work collaboratively. ... <a href=\"http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/02/stimulate_the_arts.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2708,"title":"Can the arts and humanities 'save us'?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Stanford Report</span></span><br /> <span>The arts and the humanities encourage <strong>critical thinking</strong>, self-awareness, sensitivity to cultures different from our own. The problem with Stanley Fish's ... <a href=\"http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2009/february11/future-arts-humanities-fish-021109.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2709,"title":"The Advanced Placement solution — part I","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Washington Examiner, DC</span></span><br /> <span>But either one will provide the rigor and <strong>critical thinking</strong> students need to develop if they are to handle a college curriculum. Washington DC’s schools are ... <a href=\"http://www.dcexaminer.com/opinion/columns/EricaJacobs/The-Advanced-Placement-solution--part-I-39400557.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2710,"title":"Minority GPAs reflect lack of preparation","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Daily Kent Stater, OH</span></span><br /> <span>Butler said inner city high school graduates are not prepared for the <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills that college requires. \"College is not about learning the ... <a href=\"http://media.www.kentnewsnet.com/media/storage/paper867/news/2009/02/10/News/Minority.Gpas.Reflect.Lack.Of.Preparation-3621040.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2711,"title":"Parents, kids learn new math strategies","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Gallup Independent, NM</span></span><br /> <span>The new approach utilizes a lot of <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, she said, which has helped make word problems “a little less intimidating” to students. ... <a href=\"http://www.gallupindependent.com/2009/02February/020909parentskids.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2712,"title":"Our view: Thought control","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Anchorage Daily News, AK</span></span><br /> <span>Universities are supposed to develop students' <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills. Students should challenge the status quo. They should test out all sorts of ideas. ... <a href=\"http://www.adn.com/opinion/view/story/684193.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2713,"title":"“Exposing & Combating Liberal Media Bias”","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">NewsBusters</span></span><br /> <span>Polls show the American public is continuing to apply <strong>critical thinking</strong> when it comes to the question of human-caused global warming. ... <a href=\"http://newsbusters.org/blogs/amy-ridenour/2009/02/06/pro-global-warming-study-receives-worldwide-headlines-discovery-error-\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2714,"title":"Why Our Children Need National Multiple Choice Tests","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">OpEdNews, PA</span></span><br /> <span>Memorization is not inimical to either learning or <strong>critical thinking</strong> but is often the touchstone for those higher-order skills. way to assess what our kids ... <a href=\"http://www.opednews.com/articles/Why-Our-Children-Need-Nati-by-Patrick-Mattimore-090205-402.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2715,"title":"Educating for creativity","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Vancouver Sun,  Canada</span></span><br /> <span>Problem-solving, development of self-esteem, <strong>critical thinking</strong>, dialogue, teamwork, compassion and innovation can be part of any curriculum, whether it's ... <a href=\"http://www2.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story.html?id=c0556662-9230-482e-9ad6-da450acff4fb\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2716,"title":"The Assessment Impasse","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Inside Higher Ed, DC</span></span><br /> <span>There is widespread agreement that “<strong>critical thinking</strong>,” for example, is terribly important to teach: the term pops up in nearly every curriculum guide and ... <a href=\"http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2009/02/05/griffin\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2717,"title":"Forget smart cars. How about smart kids?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Grand Junction Free Press, CO</span></span><br /> <span>In the wake of one of the most anti-intellectual presidential administrations, we’ve created a culture that devalues <strong>critical thinking</strong> and intelligence. ... <a href=\"http://www.gjfreepress.com/article/20090204/COLUMNISTS/902039973/1062/NONE&parentprofile=1062&title=Forget%20smart%20cars.%20How%20about%20smart%20kids%3F\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2718,"title":"Teaching that Works the Imagination","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Game Forward, Canada</span></span><br /> <span>Putting students in front of educational games creates a hands-on experience, which for many helps develop <strong>critical-thinking</strong> skills and enhances their ... <a href=\"http://gamefwd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104:teaching-that-works-the-imagination&catid=8:gaming&Itemid=26\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2719,"title":"One of life's great wonders: The 'bond' that comes with teaching ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><a id=\"u-AFQjCNGYHPRQXTdpzE65kq7lSwldbywFqQ:r-5_0\" href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct=us/5-0&fp=49911eb0070dbe74&ei=nNGRSfqQNZ7qgQPN26zuCA&url=http%3A//www.mywesttexas.com/articles/2009/02/02/news/opinion/columns/ed_todd/ed.txt&cid=0&usg=AFQjCNGYHPRQXTdpzE65kq7lSwldbywFqQ\"></a><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">MyWestTexas.com, TX</span></span><br /> <span>The teacher teaches problem-solving and, by example, <strong>critical-thinking</strong> and how to reason and to think and to develop a healthy skepticism and to doubt and ... <a href=\"http://www.mywesttexas.com/articles/2009/02/02/news/opinion/columns/ed_todd/ed.txt\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2720,"title":"An underappreciated major","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">UND The Dakota Student, ND</span></span><br /> <span><strong>...</strong> that will help them succeed in writing, communication, and <strong>critical thinking</strong> throughout the remainder of their college career and on to their professions. <a href=\"http://media.www.dakotastudent.com/media/storage/paper970/news/2009/02/03/Opinion/An.Underappreciated.Major-3608357.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2721,"title":"Joshua Hock: University writing off students as unprepared","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">The George Washington University The GW Hatchet, DC</span></span><br /> <span>The program's Web site explains that it \"is designed to promote scholarship and <strong>critical thinking</strong>.\" The UW Program was likely created in response to several ... <a href=\"http://media.www.gwhatchet.com/media/storage/paper332/news/2009/02/02/Opinions/Joshua.Hock.University.Writing.Off.Students.As.Unprepared-3608048.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}