October 2009

{"id":3025,"title":"Review: The Mythology of Imperialism: A Revolutionary Critique of British Literature and Society in ","author":"Dr. Enoch Hale","content":"<p><img id=\"__mce\" style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/image/pimage/tmoicvr_100.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Ideas do not change; contexts do. The expression of an idea may morph into different linguistic and semantic forms, but an idea continues unchanged. Contexts change, words change, but ideas don’t. If our understanding of an idea is shallow, then our application or engagement of that idea will tend to be shallow. If our understanding of an idea has depth, then our application and engagement of that idea will tend to reflect the complexities inherent within the issue. The second publication of <em>The Mythology of Imperialism</em> introduces us to such depth, while illuminating how various academic, social and political forces have hidden the complexities of imperialism and oppression from our public consciousness.</p>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{"0":{"id":"323","filename":"Book Review_2.pdf","realfilename":"Book Review_2.pdf","title":"Book Review_2.pdf","order":1}},"images":{}}

{"id":3026,"title":"Are you a critical thinker?","author":"","content":"<p>The Christian Science Monitor - by Linda Elder</p>\r\n<p>Quality thought is vital. So why don’t schools foster it? <a href=\"https://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0312/p09s01-coop.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></p>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3027,"title":"I think critically, therefore I am","author":"","content":"<p>Times Higher Education - by Linda Elder</p>\r\n<p>Teaching students to read and understand a text properly is essential to their intellectual survival in a complex world...</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=407700&c=2\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3028,"title":"Expert trains GMC faculty","author":"","content":"<p>Union Recorder</p>\r\n<p>Georgia Military College hosted a Critical Thinking Workshop August 27-28 in Milledgeville. The Critical Thinking Workshop was conducted by Dr. Richard Paul, an internationally recognized authority on critical thinking, with eight books and over 200 articles on the subject.</p>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{"0":{"id":"324","filename":"GMC article B.jpg","realfilename":"GMC article B.jpg","title":"GMC article B.jpg","order":1}},"images":{}}

{"id":3029,"title":"Andy Shapiro, It Takes a Village: Students have good ideas about school reform","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Santa Cruz Sentinel</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Ultimately, such experiences give students some power over their education and help them further develop their <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills. ... <a href=\"https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_13637646\" 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":3030,"title":"When Ideology Masks Ignorance","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Family Security Matters</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> outlets and educational institutions have failed in their duties to accurately inform and to cultivate <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills respectively. ... <a href=\"https://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.4596/pub_detail.asp\" 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":3031,"title":"Initiative challenges ASU community to engage in global issues","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Arizona State University</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">In addition, the challenges include immediate goals, such as teaching <strong>critical thinking</strong>, accelerating breakthroughs in basic science and linking the arts to ... <a href=\"https://asunews.asu.edu/20091022_homecomingchallenges\" 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":3032,"title":"When will they ever learn?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Columbia Daily Tribune</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The American Council on Education found that only 15 percent of universities require tests for general knowledge, only 17 percent for <strong>critical thinking</strong> and ... <a href=\"https://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/oct/19/when-will-they-ever-learn/\" 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":3033,"title":"Ohio schools to shift toward 'deeper' learning","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Columbus Dispatch</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The new standards are expected to focus more on reasoning and <strong>critical-thinking</strong> skills, what education officials call \"21st-century skills. ... <a href=\"https://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/10/19/changingstandards.ART_ART_10-19-09_B1_VVFDM17.html?sid=101\" 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":3034,"title":"Emily Young: Critical thinking is in critical condition","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Record-Searchlight</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Many Americans have weak <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills. Too few have an adequate understanding of good citizenship, including the importance our founding fathers ... <a href=\"https://www.redding.com/news/2009/oct/18/emily-young-critical-thinking-is-in-critical/\" 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":3035,"title":"Starting Point Of Higher Education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Times of India</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">If the former, then one might emphasise professional education; if the latter, then an education that develops analytical and <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills would ... <a href=\"https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/Starting-Point-Of-Higher-Education/articleshow/5132026.cms\" 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":3036,"title":"The Limitations of Portfolios","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Inside Higher Ed</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">For instance, virtually all faculty and college mission statements agree that <strong>critical thinking</strong> and writing skills are essential for all college graduates ... <a href=\"https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2009/10/16/shavelson\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3037,"title":"Six Easy Steps to Write a Good Argumentative Essay","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">In order to enhance your argument and show <strong>critical thinking</strong> about the subject matter, utilize the following rhetorical patterns: cause and effect of your ... <a href=\"https://www.pr-inside.com/six-easy-steps-to-write-a-r1528752.htm\" 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":3038,"title":"Program aids critical thinking","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Daytona Beach News-Journal</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">OSTEEN -- Taking an idea from a novel they're reading about a boy running for president, Michelle Polgar's fifth-graders debated the pros ... <a href=\"https://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/News/WestVolusia/wvlHEAD01101409.htm\" 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":3039,"title":"A Minority View: Academic Dishonesty","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Town Hall</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The American Council on Education found that only 15 percent of universities require tests for general knowledge; only 17 percent for <strong>critical thinking</strong>; ... <a href=\"https://townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2009/10/14/a_minority_view_academic_dishonesty\" 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":3040,"title":"A fundamental review of business education is overdue","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Times Online</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> in which knowledge-based sectors are key and in which creativity and <strong>critical thinking</strong> are crucial to long-term sustainability, the paradigm of business ... <a href=\"https://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/management/article6871570.ece\" 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":3041,"title":"Teaching Our Children To Think Logically","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">NewsBlaze</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Many busy parents ignore <strong>critical thinking</strong>; it does not pay the bills. They believe that truth will somehow take care of itself. ... <a href=\"https://newsblaze.com/story/20091009125920zzzz.nb/topstory.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":3042,"title":"Studies link college education to tolerance","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Tufts Daily</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">“And it is this rich setting that makes such an excellent foundation for the development of <strong>critical thinking</strong> and the ability to understand diverse points ... <a href=\"https://www.tuftsdaily.com/studies-link-college-education-to-tolerance-1.1947171\" 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":3043,"title":"Youth Must Bolster their Education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">New Era</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">WARMBAD – The Governor of the Karas Region, Hon Dawid Boois told the youth that they must bolder their education and develop <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills ... <a href=\"https://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=7420\" 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":3044,"title":"Teaching Requires Testing","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Mackinac Center for Public Policy</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Some may argue that standardized tests only focus on rote memory skills rather than <strong>critical thinking</strong>. They should read Daniel T. Willingham's new book, ... <a href=\"https://www.mackinac.org/article.aspx?ID=11127\" 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":3045,"title":"Critical, creative and productive thinking skills","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Manila Bulletin</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">While the terminology can vary, it is generally agreed by experts in the <strong>Critical Thinking</strong> School that there are six core skills that one ... <a href=\"https://www.mb.com.ph/articles/223707/critical-creative-and-productive-thinking-skills\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3046,"title":"Diversity programs focus on mentoring, expanding viewpoints","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Bucknell University</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The high school students will gain a better understanding of college academic and social expectations as well as <strong>critical thinking</strong>, problem solving skills ... <a href=\"https://www.bucknell.edu/x56038.xml\" 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":3047,"title":"Copper Development Association: Improved Science Education Key to a More ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">PR Web (press release)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">\"One of our goals in investing in education is to advance <strong>critical thinking</strong> in students and teachers through in-depth learning processes,\" says Angie Harmon ... <a href=\"https://www.prweb.com/releases/CDA/Science_Education/prweb3006644.htm\" 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":3048,"title":"Three areas need attention to develop student skills","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Times and Transcript</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The skills which students need to be learning include <strong>critical thinking</strong>, problem solving, communication skills and information literacy, global awareness, ... <a href=\"https://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/814811\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3049,"title":"Q&A: Teachers need to have more of a say","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">DesMoinesRegister.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">With teacher involvement they drive a strong teaching and learning system focused on <strong>critical thinking</strong> and problem solving. <a href=\"https://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091004/OPINION01/910040308/-1/NEWS04\" 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":3050,"title":"New school at St. Ann to focus on critical thinking","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Shore News Today</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The first of its kind in the Camden Diocese, the new school, which does not yet have a name, will train students in <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"https://www.shorenewstoday.com/news.php?id=4694\" 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":{}}