Limited learning
Independent Collegian
... arts fields see "significantly higher gains in
critical thinking, complex reasoning and writing skills over time than students in other fields of study.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3549,"title":"Limited learning","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Independent Collegian</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;arts fields see \"significantly higher gains in&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, complex reasoning and writing skills over time than students in other fields of study.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.independentcollegian.com/limited-learning-1.2485970\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Sanford-Brown College - Dallas Receives ACICS and American Dental Association Approval for its Dental Programs
dBusinessNews Dallas
... to reach underserved and other special populations, and a research component that instills in students
critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3550,"title":"Sanford-Brown College - Dallas Receives ACICS and American Dental Association Approval for its Dental Programs","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">dBusinessNews Dallas</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;to reach underserved and other special populations, and a research component that instills in students&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and problem-solving skills.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://dallas.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?articletitle=Sanford-Brown%20College%20-%20Dallas%20Receives%20ACICS%20and%20American%20Dental%20Association%20Approval%20for%20its%20Dental%20Programs&amp;newsid=229449&amp;type_news=latest&amp;s=sbcn\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
PSU Probing Question: Why is Teaching Evolution Still Controversial?
Gant Daily - 2 days ago
Advocates of the latter approach say it promotes
critical thinking skills and allows students to make up their own minds. Not so, says Berkman,
...Read the Full Article
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Conference aims to change the mentality
Myrtle Beach Sun News
Those critical areas, Bradford said, are "conflict resolution, goal setting and
critical thinking." Molley's story, Bradford believes, illustrates their
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3552,"title":"Conference aims to change the mentality","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Myrtle Beach Sun News</span></p>\r\n<div>Those critical areas, Bradford said, are \"conflict resolution, goal setting and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>.\" Molley's story, Bradford believes, illustrates their&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.thesunnews.com/2011/02/26/2004655/conference-aims-to-change-the.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Diet and exercise restore immune function in obesity
HealthCanal
... developing and using innovative technologies and educational methodologies, and by promoting
critical thinking and lifelong learning.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3553,"title":"Diet and exercise restore immune function in obesity","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">HealthCanal</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;developing and using innovative technologies and educational methodologies, and by promoting&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and lifelong learning.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.healthcanal.com/immune-system/14802-Diet-and-exercise-restore-immune-function-obesity.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
ALL ROADS LEAD TO C’VILLE
Virginia Law Weekly
While the
critical thinking and writing skills I developed in law school help me communicate professionally and formulate logical opinions, I think the most
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3554,"title":"ALL ROADS LEAD TO C’VILLE","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Virginia Law Weekly</span></p>\r\n<div>While the&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and writing skills I developed in law school help me communicate professionally and formulate logical opinions, I think the most&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.lawweekly.org/?module=displaystory&amp;story_id=3253&amp;edition_id=172&amp;format=html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Center wants new dispatcher tests
Fort Morgan Times
One test she has looked at tests for
critical thinking and shows how a candidate would prioritize calls and issues, Monsees said. That same test gives some
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3555,"title":"Center wants new dispatcher tests","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Fort Morgan Times</span></p>\r\n<div>One test she has looked at tests for&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and shows how a candidate would prioritize calls and issues, Monsees said. That same test gives some&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/ci_17472091\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Assessing the Sublime
Inside Higher Ed
... such as writing,
critical thinking, and problem solving; they also point to the benefit to students of providing faculty with stable, secure working
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3556,"title":"Assessing the Sublime ","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\">Inside Higher Ed</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong> such as writing, <em>critical thinking</em>, and problem solving; they also point to the benefit to students of providing faculty with stable, secure working <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/02/24/new_book_on_assessment_in_humanities_disciplines\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Embracing ‘vital need’ for arts, humanities - Dr. Robert Derrenbacker
NorthernLife
She maintains that an education that includes the arts and humanities creates empathy, imagination, openness, and fosters dialogue and critical thinking ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3557,"title":"Embracing ‘vital need’ for arts, humanities - Dr. Robert Derrenbacker","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">NorthernLife</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">She maintains that an education that includes the arts and humanities creates empathy, imagination, openness, and fosters dialogue and <em>critical thinking</em> <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.northernlife.ca/news/columns/guests/Derrenbacker240211.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Education: Focus more on student development
New Straits Times
Holistic here refers to the acknowledgement that a student has achieved the standard attributes which comprise critical thinking, leadership skills, ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3558,"title":"Education: Focus more on student development","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">New Straits Times</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">Holistic here refers to the acknowledgement that a student has achieved the standard attributes which comprise <em>critical thinking</em>, leadership skills, <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/19education1/Article/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Focus on science a good move
Ruston Daily Leader
The basics of science education teach students critical thinking by teaching them ways to logically order their ideas and then search to find if their ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3559,"title":"Focus on science a good move","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Ruston Daily Leader</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">The basics of science education teach students <em>critical thinking</em> by teaching them ways to logically order their ideas and then search to find if their <strong>...<a href=\"http://rustonleader.com/node/9581\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
What do we know about the student brain?
Herald Times Reporter
become more proficient visual thinkers but are less able to engage in critical thinking and other forms of abstract analysis. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3560,"title":"What do we know about the student brain?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Herald Times Reporter</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">become more proficient visual thinkers but are less able to engage in <em>critical thinking</em> and other forms of abstract analysis. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.htrnews.com/article/20110223/MAN0107/102230846/What-do-we-know-about-the-student-brain-\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Study examines what employers are really looking for in candidates
Sify
They found that the top three qualities employers value in the agribusiness industry are communication skills, critical thinking skills, and writing skills. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3561,"title":"Study examines what employers are really looking for in candidates","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Sify</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">They found that the top three qualities employers value in the agribusiness industry are communication skills, <em>critical thinking</em> skills, and writing skills. <strong>...Read the Full Article<br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Does higher education cause atheism?
ScienceBlogs
Certainly, higher education since the days of the scientific revolution and the Enlightenment has encouraged critical thinking, skepticism, empiricism, ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3562,"title":"Does higher education cause atheism?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">ScienceBlogs</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">Certainly, higher education since the days of the scientific revolution and the Enlightenment has encouraged <em>critical thinking</em>, skepticism, empiricism, <strong>...<a href=\"http://scienceblogs.com/tfk/2011/02/does_higher_education_cause_at.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Technology in the classroom: Grant allows Ashland Middle School students to get creative
Ashland Times Gazette
... said grant administrator Neil Gupta, is to help teachers integrate available technologies and 21st-century skills -- collaboration, critical thinking, ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3563,"title":"Technology in the classroom: Grant allows Ashland Middle School students to get creative ","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Ashland Times Gazette</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\"><strong>...</strong> said grant administrator Neil Gupta, is to help teachers integrate available technologies and 21st-century skills -- collaboration, <em>critical thinking</em>, <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.times-gazette.com/news/article/4985511\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Athletes United for Social Justice: Using Sports to Change the ...
Care2
... AIDS testing, myths about people with AIDS, as well as life skills like critical thinking, decision-making, communication and resiliency. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3564,"title":"Athletes United for Social Justice: Using Sports to Change the ...","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Care2</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\"><strong>...</strong> AIDS testing, myths about people with AIDS, as well as life skills like <em>critical thinking</em>, decision-making, communication and resiliency. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.care2.com/causes/trailblazers/blog/athletes-united-for-social-justice-using-sports-to-change-the-world/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Changes final for GE Pattern
Sonoma State Star - 2 days ago
... and the classes in that category will now be distributed into category A2: fundamentals of communication and A3: critical thinking. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3565,"title":"Changes final for GE Pattern","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Sonoma State Star</span> <span class=\"hpn\">-</span> <span class=\"f\">2 days ago</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\"><strong>...</strong> and the classes in that category will now be distributed into category A2: fundamentals of communication and A3: <em>critical thinking</em>. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.sonomastatestar.com/news/changes-final-for-ge-pattern-1.2008491\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
'Hometown university': Mountain State to graduate its first class here
Mooresville Tribune
Students at MSU are learning critical thinking skills and soft skills, communication building coalition, and leading with character, Bragg said. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3566,"title":"'Hometown university': Mountain State to graduate its first class here","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Mooresville Tribune</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">Students at MSU are learning <em>critical thinking</em> skills and soft skills, communication building coalition, and leading with character, Bragg said. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/news/2011/feb/21/hometown-university-mountain-state-graduate-its-fi-ar-800729/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Measured Progress receives grant for research: To develop next step in student testing, evaluating teachers
Foster's Daily Democrat
In addition to content knowledge, Kahl said students will be able to capture problem solving and critical thinking capabilities and a variety of ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3567,"title":"Measured Progress receives grant for research: To develop next step in student testing, evaluating teachers","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Foster's Daily Democrat</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">In addition to content knowledge, Kahl said students will be able to capture problem solving and <em>critical thinking</em> capabilities and a variety of <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110221/GJNEWS_01/702219943/-1/FOSNEWS\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
KURDISTAN: A higher education revolution that cannot fail
University World News
We are developing the curriculum to promote skills like critical thinking and learning a second language. We have introduced performance indicators for ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3568,"title":"KURDISTAN: A higher education revolution that cannot fail","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">University World News</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">We are developing the curriculum to promote skills like <em>critical thinking</em> and learning a second language. We have introduced performance indicators for <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20110218224252498\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Springs students learn history by living in the past
Colorado Springs Gazette
... were the culmination of a middle school class in which students combined research, performance and critical thinking to make history come alive. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3569,"title":"Springs students learn history by living in the past","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Colorado Springs Gazette</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\"><strong>...</strong> were the culmination of a middle school class in which students combined research, performance and <em>critical thinking</em> to make history come alive. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.gazette.com/articles/learn-113179-living-past.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Gang validation: The new inquisition
San Francisco Bay View
One prisoner's fears can potentially infect many, and the fear becomes a deadly pathogen that kills self-determination, resistance and critical thinking. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3570,"title":"Gang validation: The new inquisition","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">San Francisco Bay View</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">One prisoner's fears can potentially infect many, and the fear becomes a deadly pathogen that kills self-determination, resistance and <em>critical thinking</em>. <strong>...<a href=\"http://sfbayview.com/2011/gang-validation-the-new-inquisition/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Flood: People need to think more and argue less
Morganton News Herald
A recent article I read cited a statistic that more than 40 percent of college graduates have not improved their
critical-thinking ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3571,"title":"Flood: People need to think more and argue less","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\">Morganton News Herald</span></p>\r\n<div>A recent article I read cited a statistic that more than 40 percent of college graduates have not improved their <em>critical-thinking</em> <strong>...<a href=\"http://www2.morganton.com/news/2011/feb/18/flood-people-need-think-more-and-argue-less-ar-796142/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
The Critical Thinking Training of the Future? The Thinking Cap
Pearson's Critical Thinking
... know how often we provide tools and activities to improve critical thinking, but we also acknowledge that improving this skill takes a lot of effort. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3572,"title":"The Critical Thinking Training of the Future? The Thinking Cap","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Pearson's Critical Thinking</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\"><strong>...</strong> know how often we provide tools and activities to improve <em>critical thinking</em>, but we also acknowledge that improving this skill takes a lot of effort. <strong>...<a href=\"http://critical-thinkers.com/2011/02/the-critical-thinking-training-of-the-future-the-thinking-cap/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Research gets in the way of professors' teaching?
Daily Bruin
Arum has found that there is limited learning in the first two years of college, resulting in decreased critical thinking and reasoning skills. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3573,"title":"Research gets in the way of professors' teaching?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\"><span class=\"f\">Daily Bruin</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span id=\"search\">Arum has found that there is limited learning in the first two years of college, resulting in decreased <em>critical thinking</em> and reasoning skills. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.dailybruin.com/index.php/article/2011/02/research_gets_in_the_way_of_professors_teaching\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Liberal arts degrees becoming more practical?
Oklahoma Daily
“It is not the job of the Classics and Letters Department to make you a good citizen, but critical thinking does make you a better citizen. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3574,"title":"Liberal arts degrees becoming more practical?","author":"","content":"<p><span class=\"f\"><span style=\"color: #767676;\">Oklahoma Daily</span></span><span style=\"color: #767676;\"><br /> </span>&ldquo;It is not the job of the Classics and Letters Department to make you a good citizen, but <strong>critical thinking</strong> does make you a better citizen. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.oudaily.com/news/2011/feb/17/liberal-arts-degrees-becoming-more-practical/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
New US Forest Service book calls for new era of parks and ...?
Clark Fork Chronicle
The basic premise of Beyond Naturalness, and the very reason why it will spark
critical thinking and thought-provoking debates across the nation,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3575,"title":"New US Forest Service book calls for new era of parks and ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\"><span style=\"color: #767676;\">Clark Fork Chronicle</span></span></p>\r\n<div>The basic premise of Beyond Naturalness, and the very reason why it will spark <strong>critical thinking</strong> and thought-provoking debates across the nation, <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.clarkforkchronicle.com/article.php/20110216135646980\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Ashoka awards fellowship to three social entrepreneurs?
India Infoline
A former Maharashtra state representative for CARE, Sunanda started Lend-A-Hand India (LAHI) in 2003 to help students develop skills of
critical thinking,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3576,"title":"Ashoka awards fellowship to three social entrepreneurs?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\"><span style=\"color: #767676;\">India Infoline</span></span></p>\r\n<div>A former Maharashtra state representative for CARE, Sunanda started Lend-A-Hand India (LAHI) in 2003 to help students develop skills of <strong>critical thinking</strong>, <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Ashoka-awards-fellowship-to-three-social-entrepreneurs/5082689458\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Moon Hoax +10?
Discover Magazine
That dumb TV show did a lot of damage to the American level of
critical thinking, but I am where I am because of it. I think in the end, and all things
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3577,"title":"Moon Hoax +10?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\"><span style=\"color: #767676;\">Discover Magazine</span></span></p>\r\n<div>That dumb TV show did a lot of damage to the American level of <strong>critical thinking</strong>, but I am where I am because of it. I think in the end, and all things <strong>...<a href=\"http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2011/02/15/moon-hoax-10/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
How the tests work?
Chicago Tribune
Parents often find it more difficult understanding abstract concepts like
critical thinking and wonder how to prepare their kids.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3578,"title":"How the tests work?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Chicago Tribune</span></p>\r\n<div>Parents often find it more difficult understanding abstract concepts like&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and wonder how to prepare their kids.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/education/ct-met-cps-testing-sidebar-0215-20110214,0,5780878.story\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Economic illiteracy slows U.S. progress?
Atlanta Journal Constitution
I see an increased level of excitement and engagement by young people to obtain this crucial set of
critical thinking skills.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3579,"title":"Economic illiteracy slows U.S. progress?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Atlanta Journal Constitution</span></p>\r\n<div>I see an increased level of excitement and engagement by young people to obtain this crucial set of&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.ajc.com/opinion/economic-illiteracy-slows-u-838183.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Senior Architects/Architects?
Archinect
... and cultural projects, our Beijing office seeks talented individuals who share an enthusiasm and commitment to
critical thinking, outstanding design,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3580,"title":"Senior Architects/Architects?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Archinect</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;and cultural projects, our Beijing office seeks talented individuals who share an enthusiasm and commitment to&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, outstanding design,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://archinect.com/jobs/description.php?id=104590_0_30_0_C\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Holliston science teacher to speak at national conference?
MetroWest Daily News
More crucially, sixth-graders learn the basics of science and
critical thinking by gathering, analyzing and interpreting information, she said.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3581,"title":"Holliston science teacher to speak at national conference?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">MetroWest Daily News</span></p>\r\n<div>More crucially, sixth-graders learn the basics of science and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;by gathering, analyzing and interpreting information, she said.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/highlight/x938336215/Holliston-science-teacher-to-speak-at-national-conference\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Forbes
“Finance is the lens,” says Mandy, “but the competencies are
critical thinking and consciousness.” When women like Tina and Mandy have personal
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3582,"title":"How Financial Literacy Can Transform Women’s Lives","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Forbes</span></p>\r\n<div>&ldquo;Finance is the lens,&rdquo; says Mandy, &ldquo;but the competencies are&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and consciousness.&rdquo; When women like Tina and Mandy have personal&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://blogs.forbes.com/shenegotiates/2011/02/11/how-financial-literacy-can-transform-womens-lives/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Last Chance for Accompanists
Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun How better to learn to emphasize a point or elicit
critical thinking and emotion in a presentation than by taking a film or sound design course?
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3583,"title":"Last Chance for Accompanists","author":"","content":"<div><span class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun</span><br /> How better to learn to emphasize a point or elicit&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and emotion in a presentation than by taking a film or sound design course?&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.cornellsun.com/section/arts/content/2011/02/11/last-chance-accompanists\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Bring math to the Core
CU Columbia Spectator
Because of math's universal importance and the
critical thinking skills it fosters, mathematics courses should be given a special place in Columbia's Core
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3584,"title":"Bring math to the Core","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">CU Columbia Spectator</span></p>\r\n<div>Because of math's universal importance and the&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills it fosters, mathematics courses should be given a special place in Columbia's Core&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2011/02/09/bring-math-core\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Robotics teams to showcase creations?
Colfax Record
FIRST LEGO League teams design, build and program robots, apply real-world math and science concepts and learn
critical thinking, team-building and
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3585,"title":"Robotics teams to showcase creations?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Colfax Record</span></p>\r\n<div>FIRST LEGO League teams design, build and program robots, apply real-world math and science concepts and learn&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, team-building and&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://colfaxrecord.com/detail/171096.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
A Lack Of Rigor Leaves Students 'Adrift' In College
NPR
The study measured both the amount that students improved in terms of
critical thinkingand writing skills, in addition to how much they studied and how
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3586,"title":"A Lack Of Rigor Leaves Students 'Adrift' In College","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">NPR</span></p>\r\n<div>The study measured both the amount that students improved in terms of&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>and writing skills, in addition to how much they studied and how&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2011/02/09/133310978/in-college-a-lack-of-rigor-leaves-students-adrift\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
OpEdNews
This lack of
critical thinking isn't due to their inability to do so, but rather their unwillingness , typically due to group pressures.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3587,"title":"Passive Agents Of Disinformation?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">OpEdNews</span></p>\r\n<div>This lack of&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;isn't due to their inability to do so, but rather their unwillingness , typically due to group pressures.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.opednews.com/articles/Passive-Agents-Of-Disinfor-by-Paul-Sedkowski-110205-625.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Flexible Learning more than early school start
Spring Grove Herald
Students need higher level,
critical thinking skills, a different set of skills and knowledge than when most adults were in school.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3588,"title":"Flexible Learning more than early school start","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Spring Grove Herald</span></p>\r\n<div>Students need higher level,&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills, a different set of skills and knowledge than when most adults were in school.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.hometown-pages.com/main.asp?SectionID=26&amp;SubSectionID=137&amp;ArticleID=35755\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Purdue University study confronts edu-babble
Vancouver Sun
One of the arguments commonly used against this approach is that it encourages rote learning instead of critical thinking. The problem with this argument is ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3589,"title":"Purdue University study confronts edu-babble","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Vancouver Sun</span></p>\r\n<div>One of the arguments commonly used against this approach is that it encourages rote learning instead of&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>. The problem with this argument is&nbsp;<strong>...Read the Full Article</strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Sceptic offers $1 million to anyone who can prove homeopathy works
thejournal.ie
He established the James Randi Educational Foundation in 1996, with a view to promoting “
critical thinking” and demonstrating to the public and the media
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3590,"title":"Sceptic offers $1 million to anyone who can prove homeopathy works","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">thejournal.ie</span></p>\r\n<div>He established the James Randi Educational Foundation in 1996, with a view to promoting &ldquo;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&rdquo; and demonstrating to the public and the media&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.thejournal.ie/sceptic-offers-1-million-to-anyone-who-can-prove-homeopathy-works-2011-02/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Who Is Really Adrift?
Inside Higher Ed
The CLA is intended to measure
critical-thinking skills.
... The tests measure reasonably well analytical (or
critical) thinking, somewhat narrowly defined.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3591,"title":"Who Is Really Adrift?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Inside Higher Ed</span></p>\r\n<div>The CLA is intended to measure&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;skills.&nbsp;<strong>...</strong>&nbsp;The tests measure reasonably well analytical (or&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical) thinking</em>, somewhat narrowly defined.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2011/02/08/a_critique_of_academically_adrift_and_the_test_behind_many_of_the_findings\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Our Market Regime and Public Education
truthout
Critical thinking, on the contrary, may create problems for an organization because
... Critical thinking or any interpretation of the event in the hope of
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3592,"title":"Our Market Regime and Public Education","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">truthout</span></p>\r\n<div><em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">Critical thinking</em>, on the contrary, may create problems for an organization because&nbsp;<strong>...</strong>&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">Critical thinking</em>&nbsp;or any interpretation of the event in the hope of<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.truth-out.org/our-market-regime-and-public-education67474\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Making their way in the digital world?
Tahlequah Daily Press
Students also need to learn innovation and
critical thinking. Self-direction, adaptability and accountability are also key. “Those are specifically 21st
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3593,"title":"Making their way in the digital world?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Tahlequah Daily Press</span></p>\r\n<div>Students also need to learn innovation and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>. Self-direction, adaptability and accountability are also key. &ldquo;Those are specifically 21st&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://tahlequahdailypress.com/features/x570483860/Making-their-way-in-the-digital-world\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Nurses adapt to changes in medical field
New Philadelphia Times Reporter
They perform analysis and
critical thinking. • An advanced practice nurse (APN) is a nurse with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3594,"title":"Nurses adapt to changes in medical field","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">New Philadelphia Times Reporter</span></p>\r\n<div>They perform analysis and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>. &bull; An advanced practice nurse (APN) is a nurse with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.timesreporter.com/news/x1371479964/Nurses-adapt-to-changes-in-medical-field\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Liberal arts education is undervalued
MU The Parthenon
The value of
critical thinking skills has diminished. The ability to operate the latest computer software is often seen as more important than the ability
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3595,"title":"Liberal arts education is undervalued","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">MU The Parthenon</span></p>\r\n<div>The value of&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills has diminished. The ability to operate the latest computer software is often seen as more important than the ability&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.marshallparthenon.com/opinion/liberal-arts-education-is-undervalued-1.2458922\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
KDE Receives Grant to Fund Literacy and Mathematics Strategies
iSurfHopkins
“These strategies will provide immense benefits for teachers and promote students'
critical thinking skills within and across the content areas.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3596,"title":"KDE Receives Grant to Fund Literacy and Mathematics Strategies","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">iSurfHopkins</span></p>\r\n<div>&ldquo;These strategies will provide immense benefits for teachers and promote students'&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills within and across the content areas.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://isurfhopkins.com/local-news/9699-kde-receives-grant-to-fund-literacy-and-mathematics-strategies.html?tmpl=component\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Education: Yes, but why?
UC Berkeley
Voters who have been exposed to
critical thinking, especially in the areas of the social sciences, including of course political science, history and civics
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3597,"title":"Education: Yes, but why?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">UC Berkeley&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<div>Voters who have been exposed to&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, especially in the areas of the social sciences, including of course political science, history and civics&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://blogs.berkeley.edu/2011/02/04/education-yes-but-why/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Standardized admissions test receives major shake-up
Oregon Daily Emerald
... administered by Educational Testing Services in the areas of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing and
critical thinking skills.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3598,"title":"Standardized admissions test receives major shake-up","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Oregon Daily Emerald</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;administered by Educational Testing Services in the areas of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.dailyemerald.com/news/standardized-admissions-test-receives-major-shake-up-1.1961967\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Five indicators of broken industry business models?
WTN News
I've seen enormous progress in my daughter's writing and
critical thinking skills since her arrival at Bates College in Maine where she is a Junior.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3599,"title":"Five indicators of broken industry business models?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">WTN News</span></p>\r\n<div>I've seen enormous progress in my daughter's writing and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills since her arrival at Bates College in Maine where she is a Junior.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://wistechnology.com/articles/8257/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Higher education demands assessment and rewards?
The Olympian
... half showed “no significant improvement in the key measures of
critical thinking, complex reasoning and writing by the end of their sophomore year.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3600,"title":"Higher education demands assessment and rewards?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">The Olympian</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;half showed &ldquo;no significant improvement in the key measures of&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, complex reasoning and writing by the end of their sophomore year.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.theolympian.com/2011/02/03/1529889/higher-education-demands-assessment.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Why are you an atheist?
ScienceBlogs
Probably because they learned some
critical thinking skills from their parents. They carry positive values that make them resistant to the cheap promises of
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3601,"title":"Why are you an atheist?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">ScienceBlogs</span></p>\r\n<div>Probably because they learned some&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills from their parents. They carry positive values that make them resistant to the cheap promises of&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2011/02/why_are_you_an_atheist.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Honeywell expands student competition
SA Instrumentation and Control
... the goal of this programme is to give students a taste of some of those real-world problems that require
critical thinking and cutting-edge technology.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3602,"title":"Honeywell expands student competition","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">SA Instrumentation and Control</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;the goal of this programme is to give students a taste of some of those real-world problems that require&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and cutting-edge technology.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.instrumentation.co.za/news.aspx?pklnewsid=37705\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
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