September 2009

{"id":2975,"title":"Full Text of Obama's Speech to Schoolchildren","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Newsweek</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">You'll need the insights and <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills you gain in history and social studies to fight poverty and homelessness, crime and discrimination, ... <a href=\"http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thegaggle/archive/2009/09/08/full-text-of-obama-s-speech-to-school-children.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2976,"title":"Reading skills need to improve","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Bismarck Tribune</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">These students may have basic reading skills but have not developed the <strong>critical thinking</strong> necessary for the higher level reading in college. ... <a href=\"http://www.bismarcktribune.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/article_d81d2588-ac2f-11de-b643-001cc4c03286.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2977,"title":"Up for Debate: Should Kids Be Taught How to Argue?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Wall Street Journal (blog)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Without the <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills that underlie a good argument, “everything is all the same to you. It's equally credible and believable,” she says. ... <a href=\"http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2009/09/28/up-for-debate-should-kids-be-taught-how-to-argue/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2978,"title":"Old school","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Boston Globe</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">That's why it's a fallacy to assume that “<strong>critical thinking</strong>' - about photography, football, France, or photosynthesis - can be learned in the absence of ... <a href=\"http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2009/09/27/old_school/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><strong><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2979,"title":"Can you read this?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Cincinnati.com</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Consider: Young language students learn to read in their native language more quickly, and have better listening and <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills and longer ... <a href=\"http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090924/EDIT03/909270306\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2980,"title":"Would more arts classes improve student achievement?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">SmartBrief</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Arts learning is important in developing students' <strong>critical thinking</strong>, Ruppert argues. She outlines five strategies to improve arts education in America, ... <a href=\"http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/09/23/05ruppert.h29.html?tkn=PYSC91ylJ3qpiFsnOGm+cVvpg4tH/Dj11vCv\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2981,"title":"Teacher: Literacy education must adapt to a changing world","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">SmartBrief</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>Critical thinking</strong> can and should be taught through analyzing online media, and accurate assessments of literacy should start considering the multiple ... <a href=\"http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/09/23/04barnwell.h29.html?tkn=ULRCMqWIBZ1E3zLPU80tz7hZQIE4h0YHJS3M\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2982,"title":"Use the power of critical thinking","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">optionMONSTER Research (registration)</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">There are several topics not taught in school (most schools, at least) that I believe are fundamental: logic, <strong>critical thinking</strong>, and basic finance. ... <a href=\"http://www.optionmonster.com/news/article.jsp?page=commentary/in_the_news/use_the_power_of_critical_thinking_37926.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2983,"title":"Confusing a Liberal Education With Public Education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">American Spectator</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Being able to make such a defense, moreover, is the first step toward <strong>critical thinking</strong> and not a sign that it's not developing. ... <a href=\"http://spectator.org/archives/2009/09/23/confusing-a-liberal-education\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2984,"title":"Why science belongs in the core curriculum","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Dallas Morning News</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> of governance that don't directly involve science, as science is an approach to <strong>critical thinking</strong> that can and should be applied to all walks of life. ... <a href=\"http://educationfrontblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/09/why-science-belongs-in-the-cor.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2985,"title":"Why We Need To Dispense With The GRE","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Deep-Sea News (blog)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> that are important for graduate study: reasoning skills, <strong>critical thinking</strong>, and the ability to communicate effectively in writing in the General Test, ... <a href=\"http://deepseanews.com/2009/09/why-we-need-to-dispense-with-the-gre/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2986,"title":"Surviving your child's education: Active reading","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Wicked Local Mattapoisett</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">In order to integrate these <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills into student consciousness, however, it is essential that our actions at first be deliberate and ... <a href=\"http://www.wickedlocal.com/mattapoisett/news/education/x593042691/Surviving-your-child-s-education-Active-reading\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2987,"title":"Education policy must consider promoting a holistic individual.","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">American Chronicle</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">This exposure can enrich their knowledge to analysis the problem, learning to think effectively, and promote ability to <strong>critical thinking</strong> in solving the ... <a href=\"http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/119666\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2988,"title":"Can Journalism Schools Be Relevant?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">MorungExpress</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> the illusions of neutrality that have hampered their ability to monitor the centers of power for citizens and model real <strong>critical thinking</strong> for students. ... <a href=\"http://www.morungexpress.com/analysis/33436.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2989,"title":"Instead of plagiarising, teach critical thinking","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Malaysia Today</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>Critical thinking</strong> is also not about running in the streets screaming for this or that change; it is a process of intellectual embodiment and the ... <a href=\"http://mt.m2day.org/2008/content/view/26973/84/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2990,"title":"Professor Hopes to Change Science Education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">University Chronicle</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">She says the goal of her research is to \"look at students' attitudes towards science, cooperative learning and <strong>critical thinking</strong> in a science course, ... <a href=\"http://media.www.ssuchronicle.com/media/storage/paper1252/news/2009/09/16/News/Professor.Hopes.To.Change.Science.Education-3770028.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2991,"title":"Group denounces public education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">UT The Daily Texan</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">“Democracy only works well when everyone has a basic education in literacy, history, government and a degree of <strong>critical thinking</strong>,” Pangle said. ... <a href=\"http://www.dailytexanonline.com/university/group-denounces-public-education-1.1878117\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2992,"title":"The power of education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">CU Columbia Spectator</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Columbia's Core Curriculum focuses on fostering <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills in classes such as Lit Hum and CC. I don't think the importance of the style of ... <a href=\"http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2009/09/13/power-education\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2993,"title":"The To-Do List","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Inside Higher Ed</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> if asked, what exactly is expected of them when critiques and pundits push the importance of <strong>critical thinking</strong>, analytic reasoning, and problem solving. ... <a href=\"http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2009/09/14/zemsky\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2994,"title":"Reading Is Fundamental Launches \"Read for Change\"","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">LiteracyNews.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> videos and other materials designed to strengthen literacy development, creativity and develop the <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills needed for success in the ... <a href=\"http://www.literacynews.com/2009/09/reading-is-fundamental-launches-read-for-change/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2995,"title":"Breakthrough paradigms","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Manila Bulletin</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> be balanced by an equal focus on the acquisition of understanding and of real-life skills, as well as the development of creative and <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/219869/breakthrough-paradigms\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2996,"title":"Anomalistic psychology, Lesson One: Seeing is not believing","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">guardian.co.uk</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Image: Agliolo/Corbis Having taught anomalistic psychology now for 15 years, I can vouch that it provides a fantastic way to teach <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills. ... <a href=\"http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/sep/02/anomalistic-psychology-critical-thinking\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2997,"title":"The Corporate Stranglehold on Education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">CounterPunch</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">In the age of increasing specializations, pay for grades schemes, excessive instrumentalism, and an increasing contempt for <strong>critical thinking</strong>, ... <a href=\"http://www.counterpunch.org/giroux09082009.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2998,"title":"Is the Internet Killing Critical Thinking?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">TechNewsWorld</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Prior to the dawn of the Internet Age, anyone who wanted to keep up with current events could pretty much count on being exposed to a ... <a href=\"http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Is-the-Internet-Killing-Critical-Thinking-68059.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2999,"title":"After decades of virtually no access to education, children with ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Egypt Today</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The current curriculum will be slightly modified so that students with varying memorization or <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills can adapt and be given an equal ... <a href=\"http://www.egypttoday.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=8634\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3000,"title":"EWC grant helps develop students' critical thinking","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">The Torrington Telegram</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The guided inquiry approach will help students develop <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, Stickel added. “Many of the labs I've done have a 'cookbook method' with ... <a href=\"http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=34&story_id=3532\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3001,"title":"Changing the way we teach and learn","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">insideTORONTO.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">What remains vital though is balancing that with traditional assignments to encourage literacy, reading, communication and <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills. ... <a href=\"http://www.insidetoronto.com/article/75107\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3002,"title":"How to advance scientific literacy","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">EurekAlert (press release)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">He illustrates the challenges we face because students lack <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, are generally uninformed about plants, and many are actually hostile ... <a href=\"http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-09/ajob-hta090309.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3003,"title":"Data isn't the only way to measure student and teacher achievement","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Tampabay.com</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The arts develop <strong>critical thinking</strong>, problem solving, communication and many other academic factors needed for global competitiveness. ... <a href=\"http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/letters/data-isnt-the-only-way-to-measure-student-and-teacher-achievement/1033294\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3004,"title":"Column: Students Need 'Education for Work'","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Great Falls Connection</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> areas where potential workers most often require remedial training — among them creativity and innovation, <strong>critical thinking</strong> and problem solving. ... <a href=\"http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=332309&paper=73&cat=110\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}