Carey Carpenter: Teaching children to write
Dallas Morning News, TX Why can students do well on the fill-in section of the tests, but fall short in the areas of critical thinking and putting their own thoughts and feelings ... Read the Full Article
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CRITICAL THINKING, PARANORMAL BELIEFS AND AFRICAN INTELLECTUALS
Political Cortex, NY By Leo Igwe Critical Thinking is the ability to examine, reason, and judge issues, claims and propositions, objectively, vigorously, thoroughly and ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2414,"title":"CRITICAL THINKING, PARANORMAL BELIEFS AND AFRICAN INTELLECTUALS","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Political Cortex,&nbsp;NY</span></span><br /> <span>By Leo Igwe <strong>Critical Thinking</strong> is the ability to examine, reason, and judge issues, claims and propositions, objectively, vigorously, thoroughly and ... </span><a href=\"http://www.politicalcortex.com/story/2008/7/19/125750/716\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Read the Full Article</span></a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Teaching to student's minds, not just to the test
The Virginian-Pilot, VA Jim Merrill wants to overhaul teaching and focus on critical thinking instead of test preparation. For the past decade, the state's public schools have ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2415,"title":"Teaching to student's minds, not just to the test","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">The Virginian-Pilot,&nbsp;VA</span></span><br /> <span>Jim Merrill wants to overhaul teaching and focus on <strong>critical thinking</strong> instead of test preparation. For the past decade, the state's public schools have ... <a href=\"http://hamptonroads.com/2008/07/teaching-students-minds-not-just-test\" 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":{}}
A School Abolishes the Humanities--And Our Culture Suffers
History News Network, WA ... education--and the study of humanities, enjoying study and critical thinking itself, provided that for so many at Queensland University of Technology. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2416,"title":"A School Abolishes the Humanities--And Our Culture Suffers","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">History News Network,&nbsp;WA</span></span><br /> <span><strong>...</strong> education--and the study of humanities, enjoying study and <strong>critical thinking</strong> itself, provided that for so many at Queensland University of Technology. ... <a href=\"http://hnn.us/articles/51786.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":{}}
Columbia Missourian, MO She emphasized critical thinking and the importance of the students' independence in learning. This independence of learning takes on a new importance at ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2417,"title":"Looking beyond the median","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Columbia Missourian,&nbsp;MO</span></span><br /> <span>She emphasized <strong>critical thinking</strong> and the importance of the students' independence in learning. This independence of learning takes on a new importance at ... <a href=\"http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2008/07/25/looking-beyond-median/\" 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":{}}
Attack ad targets Polis for 'conservative ideas' on education
RealVail, CO ... scores in three areas, so you get a narrowing of the curriculum and a focus on the test taking rather than critical thinking and broad-based knowledge.” Read the Full Article
{"id":2418,"title":"Attack ad targets Polis for 'conservative ideas' on education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">RealVail,&nbsp;CO</span></span><br /> <span><strong>...</strong> scores in three areas, so you get a narrowing of the curriculum and a focus on the test taking rather than <strong>critical thinking</strong> and broad-based knowledge.&rdquo; <a href=\"http://www.realvail.com/RealNews/342/Attack-ad-targets-Polis-for-conservative-ideas-on-education.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":{}}
The Fate of History in a Hi-Tech Time
Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) Traditionalists and “core knowledge” educators counter that without a sound acquaintance with selected facts, more advanced critical thinking on the past ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2419,"title":"The Fate of History in a Hi-Tech Time","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)</span></span><br /> <span>Traditionalists and &ldquo;core knowledge&rdquo; educators counter that without a sound acquaintance with selected facts, more advanced <strong>critical thinking</strong> on the past ... <a href=\"http://chronicle.com/review/brainstorm/index.php?id=668\" 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":{}}
Think About It-History’s Lessons
Billerica Minuteman, MA It requires investigation, discussion, and the application of critical thinking. More importantly, it requires factual information rather than propaganda. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2420,"title":"Think About It-History’s Lessons","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Billerica Minuteman,&nbsp;MA</span></span><br /> <span>It requires investigation, discussion, and the application of <strong>critical thinking</strong>. More importantly, it requires factual information rather than propaganda. ... <a href=\"http://www.wickedlocal.com/billerica/news/lifestyle/columnists/x1768848514/Think-About-It-History-s-Lessons\" 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":{}}
Two doctoral students design, teach, adapt courses that garner new ...
University of Chicago Chronicle It can turn into the kind of generic statement about accommodating diverse learning styles and teaching students critical thinking, but it also can be—and ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2421,"title":"Two doctoral students design, teach, adapt courses that garner new ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">University of Chicago Chronicle</span></span><br /> <span>It can turn into the kind of generic statement about accommodating diverse learning styles and teaching students <strong>critical thinking</strong>, but it also can be&mdash;and ... <a href=\"http://chronicle.uchicago.edu/080717/students.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":{}}
Professor hopes to revolutionize education in Mexico
Concord Monitor, NH ... it can revolutionize education in Mexico, shifting the focus of state-run curriculums from rote learning to critical thinking and creative expression. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2422,"title":"Professor hopes to revolutionize education in Mexico","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Concord Monitor,&nbsp;NH</span></span><br /> <span><strong>...</strong> it can revolutionize education in Mexico, shifting the focus of state-run curriculums from rote learning to <strong>critical thinking</strong> and creative expression. ... <a href=\"http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080717/NEWS01/807170406/1043/NEWS01\" 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":{}}
Universal Code of Ethics for Teachers: When Teachers Cross the ...
American Chronicle, CA What teachers need to be accountable for is not numbers on a form but rather the critical thinking that their students can do. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2423,"title":"Universal Code of Ethics for Teachers: When Teachers Cross the ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">American Chronicle,&nbsp;CA</span></span><br /> <span>What teachers need to be accountable for is not numbers on a form but rather the <strong>critical thinking</strong> that their students can do. ... <a href=\"http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/68583\" 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":{}}
Dartmouth joins Clinton Global Initiative on Latin American outreach
Media Newswire (press release), NY ... spoken English instruction in Mexican public schools is limited and current pedagogical practices emphasize rote learning over critical thinking. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2424,"title":"Dartmouth joins Clinton Global Initiative on Latin American outreach","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Media Newswire (press release),&nbsp;NY</span></span><br /> <span><strong>...</strong> spoken English instruction in Mexican public schools is limited and current pedagogical practices emphasize rote learning over <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"http://media-newswire.com/release_1068818.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":{}}
A quest for education
Culpeper Star Exponent, VA Critical thinking and questionning are expected and encouraged.” In McKenna’s class, his students will learn about “How the West was won” over the next two ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2425,"title":"A quest for education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Culpeper Star Exponent,&nbsp;VA</span></span><br /> <span><strong>Critical thinking</strong> and questionning are expected and encouraged.&rdquo; In McKenna&rsquo;s class, his students will learn about &ldquo;How the West was won&rdquo; over the next two ... <a href=\"http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/local/article/a_quest_for_education/18417/\" 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":{}}
Schools Engineer Ingenuity
RedOrbit, TX They require problem-solving and critical-thinking skills." Second grade's "Engineering Is Elementary" unit is called "A Sticky Situation. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2426,"title":"Schools Engineer Ingenuity","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">RedOrbit,&nbsp;TX</span></span><br /> <span>They require problem-solving and <strong>critical-thinking</strong> skills.\" Second grade's \"Engineering Is Elementary\" unit is called \"A Sticky Situation. ... <a href=\"http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1475491/schools_engineer_ingenuity/\" 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":{}}
Our universities need more than money to succeed
The National, United Arab Emirates In particular, problem-solving and critical thinking-based learning methods have been identified as being of major concern. The issue here is not about rote ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2427,"title":"Our universities need more than money to succeed","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">The National,&nbsp;United Arab Emirates</span></span><br /> <span>In particular, problem-solving and <strong>critical thinking</strong>-based learning methods have been identified as being of major concern. The issue here is not about rote ... <a href=\"http://www.thenational.ae/article/20080713/OPINION/29341782/-1/SPORT\" 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":{}}
Education in the arts matters
In-Forum, ND The arts develop 21st-century skills, fostering capacities for critical thinking, teamwork, flexibility, analysis, imagination and an appreciation of ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2428,"title":"Education in the arts matters","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">In-Forum,&nbsp;ND</span></span><br /> <span>The arts develop 21st-century skills, fostering capacities for <strong>critical thinking</strong>, teamwork, flexibility, analysis, imagination and an appreciation of ... <a href=\"http://www.in-forum.com/Opinion/articles/207975\" 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":{}}
If we train teachers better and trust them more, students will soar
New York Daily News, NY As a result, they emphasize critical thinking, analysis and creativity, not just memorizing facts. They teach at a sophisticated level - so that passing the ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2429,"title":"If we train teachers better and trust them more, students will soar","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">New York Daily News,&nbsp;NY</span></span><br /> <span>As a result, they emphasize <strong>critical thinking</strong>, analysis and creativity, not just memorizing facts. They teach at a sophisticated level - so that passing the ... <a href=\"http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2008/07/09/2008-07-09_if_we_train_teachers_better_and_trust_th-1.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":{}}
Universal patterns within cultural diversity
MWC News, Canada Institute Director Mumtaz Ahmad brought in me and my Canadian colleague Justin Podur, who is teaching a course on critical thinking, to bring new ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2430,"title":"Universal patterns within cultural diversity","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">MWC News,&nbsp;Canada</span></span><br /> <span>Institute Director Mumtaz Ahmad brought in me and my Canadian colleague Justin Podur, who is teaching a course on <strong>critical thinking</strong>, to bring new ... <a href=\"http://mwcnews.net/content/view/23776&amp;Itemid=1\" 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":{}}
Unprepared or unchallenged?
Union Democrat, CA If you want to test a student's critical-thinking and reasoning skills, a multiple-choice test is not the answer, she said. "High school is really test ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2431,"title":"Unprepared or unchallenged?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Union Democrat,&nbsp;CA</span></span><br /> <span>If you want to test a student's <strong>critical-thinking</strong> and reasoning skills, a multiple-choice test is not the answer, she said. \"High school is really test ... <a href=\"http://www.uniondemocrat.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=27017\" 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":{}}
A blow for academic freedom
Bennington Banner, VT One would think legislation which allows an environment that promotes "critical thinking" and "objective discussion" in the classroom would please everyone ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2432,"title":"A blow for academic freedom","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Bennington Banner,&nbsp;VT</span></span><br /> <span>One would think legislation which allows an environment that promotes \"<strong>critical thinking</strong>\" and \"objective discussion\" in the classroom would please everyone ... <a href=\"http://www.benningtonbanner.com/opinion/ci_9805994\" 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":{}}
SAVE AND SHARE
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA The pressures for profit on corporations can crowd out critical thinking and block important information, said David M. LeVan, former chairman and chief ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2433,"title":"SAVE AND SHARE","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Philadelphia Inquirer,&nbsp;PA</span></span><br /> <span>The pressures for profit on corporations can crowd out <strong>critical thinking</strong> and block important information, said David M. LeVan, former chairman and chief ...<a href=\"http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20080706_ETHICS_101.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":{}}
RedOrbit, TX And Augustana College has used the Collegiate Learning Assessment to assess students' critical thinking; they want to improve their already strong results ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2434,"title":"A New Era in Learning-Community Work","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">RedOrbit,&nbsp;TX</span></span><br /> <span>And Augustana College has used the Collegiate Learning Assessment to assess students' <strong>critical thinking</strong>; they want to improve their already strong results ... <a href=\"http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1462941/a_new_era_in_learningcommunity_work/\" 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":{}}
Number of newspaper analysts dwindles
Reuters - Jul 3, 2008 Failure to replenish these ranks could wipe out decades of intelligence, and critical thinking about the business of newspapers could well disappear over ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2435,"title":"Number of newspaper analysts dwindles","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Reuters&nbsp;-</span> Jul 3, 2008</span><br /> <span>Failure to replenish these ranks could wipe out decades of intelligence, and <strong>critical thinking</strong> about the business of newspapers could well disappear over ... <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSN1335662720080704\" 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":{}}
Primary school children 'should be taught philosophy'
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom By Graeme Paton, Education Editor Children as young as eight should learn philosophy at school to develop critical thinking skills, according to academics. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2436,"title":"Primary school children 'should be taught philosophy'","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Telegraph.co.uk,&nbsp;United Kingdom</span></span><br /> <span>By Graeme Paton, Education Editor Children as young as eight should learn philosophy at school to develop <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, according to academics. ... <a href=\"http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/education/2229426/Primary-school-children-'should-be-taught-philosophy'.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":{}}
English Faculty Take Great Books, Learning to Three Prisons
Newswise (press release) ... who are incarcerated, and one of those ways is through education: specifically, teaching critical thinking through reading and discussing Great Books. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2437,"title":"English Faculty Take Great Books, Learning to Three Prisons","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Newswise (press release)</span></span><br /> <span>... who are incarcerated, and one of those ways is through education: specifically, teaching <strong>critical thinking</strong> through reading and discussing Great Books. ... <a href=\"http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/542277/\" 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":{}}