New Speak Up Report Shows Hands-on Activities Integral to Science ...
RedOrbit, TX 40% say that it helps develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. -- 46% acknowledge that they may want a job someday in science and learning ... Read the Full Article
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THE FUTURE IS IN OUR PAST
Beacon, Canada Can we apply critical thinking to the process, in spite of our ingrained tendency to sweep everything but our own opinion under the carpet, because it's the ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2387,"title":"THE FUTURE IS IN OUR PAST","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Beacon,&nbsp;Canada</span></span><br /> <span>Can we apply <strong>critical thinking</strong> to the process, in spite of our ingrained tendency to sweep everything but our own opinion under the carpet, because it's the ... <a href=\"http://www.ganderbeacon.ca/index.cfm?sid=148365&amp;sc=308\" 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 Policy Should Have Long-term Vision
Gorkhapatra, Nepal ... the main aim of education should be the rational and cognitive development of a child that will help him to develop the capacity of critical thinking, ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2388,"title":"Education Policy Should Have Long-term Vision","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Gorkhapatra,&nbsp;Nepal</span></span><br /> <span><strong>...</strong> the main aim of education should be the rational and cognitive development of a child that will help him to develop the capacity of <strong>critical thinking</strong>, ... <a href=\"http://www.gorkhapatra.org.np/detail.php?article_id=2396&amp;cat_id=7\" 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":{}}
Liberal Arts Education Prepares Us for Inevitable Change
State Journal, WV A strong liberal arts education centered upon effective analytical, communications and critical thinking skills is the best background for a solid and ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2389,"title":"Liberal Arts Education Prepares Us for Inevitable Change","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">State Journal,&nbsp;WV</span></span><br /> <span>A strong liberal arts education centered upon effective analytical, communications and <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills is the best background for a solid and ... <a href=\"http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&amp;storyid=40528&amp;catid=159\" 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":{}}
Enhancing Cultural Competence Among Teachers of African American ...
RedOrbit, TX
The results of this study are relevant to teacher educators who seek to enhance candidates' critical thinking skills, understanding of multiple realities, ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2390,"title":"Enhancing Cultural Competence Among Teachers of African American ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">RedOrbit,&nbsp;TX</span></span><strong><span></span><br /> </strong><span>The results of this study are relevant to teacher educators who seek to enhance candidates' <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, understanding of multiple realities, ... </span><strong><span><a href=\"http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1448991/enhancing_cultural_competence_among_teachers_of_african_american_children_using/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
A Terrible Thing to Waste
theTrumpet.com, OK Critical thinking is a lost art. Not that there’s anything inherently wrong with talking on a cell phone, texting or listening to music. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2391,"title":"A Terrible Thing to Waste","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">theTrumpet.com,&nbsp;OK</span></span><br /> <span><strong>Critical thinking</strong> is a lost art. Not that there&rsquo;s anything inherently wrong with talking on a cell phone, texting or listening to music. ... <a href=\"http://www.thetrumpet.com/index.php?q=5261.0.106.0\" 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":{}}
Sausages, enlightenment, and “critical thinking”
Pajamas Media, CA I was very interested to read Elizabeth Scalia’s piece about truth, relativism, and critical thinking. And I see from the lively responses to the post that ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2392,"title":"Sausages, enlightenment, and “critical thinking”","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Pajamas Media,&nbsp;CA</span></span><br /> <span>I was very interested to read Elizabeth Scalia&rsquo;s piece about truth, relativism, and <strong>critical thinking</strong>. And I see from the lively responses to the post that ... </span><a href=\"http://pajamasmedia.com/rogerkimball/2008/06/20/162/\" 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":{}}
Leaning on Others so Others Can Lean on Her
RedOrbit, TX A: Critical thinking and problem solving are the greatest things students can take away from their years at public school. The ability to operate with high ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2393,"title":"Leaning on Others so Others Can Lean on Her","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">RedOrbit,&nbsp;TX</span></span><br /> <span>A: <strong>Critical thinking</strong> and problem solving are the greatest things students can take away from their years at public school. The ability to operate with high ... <a href=\"http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1442960/leaning_on_others_so_others_can_lean_on_her/\" 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":{}}
Clickers, Pedagogy and Edtechtainment
Inside Higher Ed, DC Critical thinking demands methodical and careful reasoning. Can clickers, often used with the goal of responding in a multiple choice format, ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2394,"title":"Clickers, Pedagogy and Edtechtainment","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Inside Higher Ed,&nbsp;DC</span></span><br /> <span><strong>Critical thinking</strong> demands methodical and careful reasoning. Can clickers, often used with the goal of responding in a multiple choice format, ... <a href=\"http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2008/06/19/groveman\" 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":{}}
Berkeley Daily Planet, CA A mania for testing drives staff to drill and kill, to boring review of factoids, and to the abandonment of deep projects, critical thinking, ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2395,"title":"Commentary:School Testing and the Achievement Gap","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Berkeley Daily Planet,&nbsp;CA</span></span><br /> <span>A mania for testing drives staff to drill and kill, to boring review of factoids, and to the abandonment of deep projects, <strong>critical thinking</strong>, ... <a href=\"http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2008-06-19/article/30335?headline=Commentary-School-Testing-and-the-Achievement-Gap\" 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":{}}
How Can We Do This Better?'
RedOrbit, TX In short, we in higher education are looking to develop broad- based critical-thinking skills. These are not well assessed by the standardized tests used to ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2396,"title":"How Can We Do This Better?'","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">RedOrbit,&nbsp;TX</span></span><br /> <span>In short, we in higher education are looking to develop broad- based <strong>critical-thinking</strong> skills. These are not well assessed by the standardized tests used to ... <a href=\"http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1439221/how_can_we_do_this_better/\" 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":{}}
Is the internet making us stupid?
E-consultancy, UK ... individuals have access to large amounts of information through the internet but lack the critical thinking skills needed to analyze that information. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2397,"title":"Is the internet making us stupid?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">E-consultancy,&nbsp;UK</span></span><br /> <span><strong>...</strong> individuals have access to large amounts of information through the internet but lack the <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills needed to analyze that information. ... <a href=\"http://www.e-consultancy.com/news-blog/365805/is-the-internet-making-us-stupid.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":{}}
analysis: Poverty of public education —Rasul Bakhsh Rais
Daily Times, Pakistan ... public intellectuals and educationists that public schools are not delivering what they are supposed to — critical thinking, intellectual development, ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2398,"title":"analysis: Poverty of public education —Rasul Bakhsh Rais","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Daily Times,&nbsp;Pakistan</span></span><br /> <span><strong>...</strong> public intellectuals and educationists that public schools are not delivering what they are supposed to &mdash; <strong>critical thinking</strong>, intellectual development, ... <a href=\"http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008%5C06%5C17%5Cstory_17-6-2008_pg3_2\" 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":{}}
From comics to the Classics
Baltimore Sun, United States They used critical-thinking skills to understand the story and what goes on between one panel to the next, she said. By the end of the school year, ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2399,"title":"From comics to the Classics","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Baltimore Sun,&nbsp;United States</span></span><br /> <span>They used <strong>critical-thinking</strong> skills to understand the story and what goes on between one panel to the next, she said. By the end of the school year, ... <a href=\"http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/harford/bal-ha.comic15jun15,0,6087027.story\" 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":{}}
Bill Berlow: Innovate or die
Tallahassee Democrat, FL Educational institutions, where innovation and critical thinking should reign supreme, have too often valued conformity over creativity. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2400,"title":"Bill Berlow: Innovate or die","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Tallahassee Democrat,&nbsp;FL</span></span><br /> <span>Educational institutions, where innovation and <strong>critical thinking</strong> should reign supreme, have too often valued conformity over creativity. ... <a href=\"http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080613/COLUMNIST01/806130308/1006/OPINION\" 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 Struggle With Assessing 'Essential Skills'
OPB News, OR But the more complicated task has been figuring out how to assess so-called ‘essential skills’, like math, and critical thinking. ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2401,"title":"Schools Struggle With Assessing 'Essential Skills'","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">OPB News,&nbsp;OR </span></span><br /> <span>But the more complicated task has been figuring out how to assess so-called &lsquo;essential skills&rsquo;, like math, and <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"http://news.opb.org/article/2314-schools-struggle-assessing-essential-skills/\" 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 She doesn't want to see the program's critical-thinking aspect eliminated, but says, "We need to make sure we get back to basics, and we need to make sure ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2402,"title":"Numbers Warfare: Reform Vs. Basics","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">RedOrbit,&nbsp;TX </span></span><br /> <span>She doesn't want to see the program's <strong>critical-thinking</strong> aspect eliminated, but says, \"We need to make sure we get back to basics, and we need to make sure ... <a href=\"http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1426106/numbers_warfare_reform_vs_basics/\" 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":{}}
Sharpening thinking skills
Times of India, India Critical thinking is hard, feels Vaishali Shah, communication manager, Educational Initiatives. "Although it can seem quite basic, it is actually a ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2403,"title":"Sharpening thinking skills","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Times of India,&nbsp;India</span></span><br /> <span><strong>Critical thinking</strong> is hard, feels Vaishali Shah, communication manager, Educational Initiatives. \"Although it can seem quite basic, it is actually a ... <a href=\"http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/Sharpening_thinking_skills/articleshow/3112274.cms\" 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":{}}
Using truncated lectures, conceptual exercises, and manipulatives ...
Adv Physiology Education In an effort to improve learning and promote critical thinking in this course, the instructor revised the curriculum to include 1) shorter, less detailed ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2404,"title":"Using truncated lectures, conceptual exercises, and manipulatives ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Adv Physiology Education</span></span><br /> <span>In an effort to improve learning and promote <strong>critical thinking</strong> in this course, the instructor revised the curriculum to include 1) shorter, less detailed ...</span><strong><span> <a href=\"http://advan.physiology.org/cgi/content/abstract/32/2/152\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Memorize this
International Herald Tribune, France Memorizing the alphabet is a step toward the critical thinking that comes with reading; multiplication tables help you to someday solve mathematical ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2405,"title":"Memorize this","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">International Herald Tribune,&nbsp;France</span></span><br /> <span>Memorizing the alphabet is a step toward the <strong>critical thinking</strong> that comes with reading; multiplication tables help you to someday solve mathematical ... <a href=\"http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/06/05/opinion/edzimmer.php\" 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":{}}
Destroying the Greatest Gift Ever Given
theTrumpet.com, OK Critical thinking has become a lost art. Activities once used as opportunities for contemplation and self-analysis—walking alone to school, ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2406,"title":"Destroying the Greatest Gift Ever Given","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">theTrumpet.com,&nbsp;OK</span></span><br /> <span><strong>Critical thinking</strong> has become a lost art. Activities once used as opportunities for contemplation and self-analysis&mdash;walking alone to school, ... <a href=\"http://www.thetrumpet.com/index.php?q=5199.3479.0.0\" 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":{}}
What’s wrong with it
Livemint, India Competition has killed critical thinking, so, dear editors, do something about it. For instance, 24-hour news places immense pressure on reporters and ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2407,"title":"What’s wrong with it","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Livemint,&nbsp;India</span></span><br /> <span>Competition has killed <strong>critical thinking</strong>, so, dear editors, do something about it. For instance, 24-hour news places immense pressure on reporters and ... <a href=\"http://www.livemint.com/2008/06/05001358/What8217s-wrong-with-it.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":{}}
Professional learning: Making meetings better
Teaching Expertise, UK He simply wanted us to do some critical thinking about what we do. One chapter in Parkinson’s book is about meetings. He examines the reasons for them often ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2408,"title":"Professional learning: Making meetings better","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Teaching Expertise,&nbsp;UK</span></span><br /> <span>He simply wanted us to do some <strong>critical thinking</strong> about what we do. One chapter in Parkinson&rsquo;s book is about meetings. He examines the reasons for them often ... <a href=\"http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/professional-learning-making-meetings-better-2988\" 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":{}}
Identifying Indicators of Student Development in College
RedOrbit, TX In addition, in 1992, the National Educational Goals Panel declared student developmental outcomes such as critical thinking, problem solving, ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2409,"title":"Identifying Indicators of Student Development in College","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">RedOrbit,&nbsp;TX</span></span><br /> <span>In addition, in 1992, the National Educational Goals Panel declared student developmental outcomes such as <strong>critical thinking</strong>, problem solving, ... <a href=\"http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1413870/identifying_indicators_of_student_development_in_college/\" 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":{}}
Newark High School Students and Research Scientists Discuss ...
Business Wire (press release), CA In the process, students develop skills in problem solving, decision making and critical thinking while also learning about the broad range of possible ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2410,"title":"Newark High School Students and Research Scientists Discuss ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Business Wire (press release),&nbsp;CA</span></span><br /> <span>In the process, students develop skills in problem solving, decision making and <strong>critical thinking</strong> while also learning about the broad range of possible ...</span><strong><span> <a href=\"http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&amp;newsId=20080602006121&amp;newsLang=en\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Department of Education Asks Kids to Critique Schools
RedOrbit, TX The 21st century learning initiative integrates problem solving, critical thinking, communication skills and new technology into basic subjects already ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2411,"title":"Department of Education Asks Kids to Critique Schools","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">RedOrbit,&nbsp;TX </span></span><br /> <span>The 21st century learning initiative integrates problem solving, <strong>critical thinking</strong>, communication skills and new technology into basic subjects already ... <a href=\"http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1412377/department_of_education_asks_kids_to_critique_schools/\" 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":{}}
When the real world and school worlds collide, it's a good thing
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX ... and the students were given the opportunity to express their feelings -- while also exercising critical thinking and writing skills -- in essays titled ... Read the Full Article
{"id":2412,"title":"When the real world and school worlds collide, it's a good thing","author":"","content":"<div class=\"lh\"><span><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f;\">Fort Worth Star Telegram,&nbsp;TX</span></span><br /> <span><strong>...</strong> and the students were given the opportunity to express their feelings -- while also exercising <strong>critical thinking</strong> and writing skills -- in essays titled ... <a href=\"http://www.star-telegram.com/212/story/673371.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":{}}
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