Strategies for Teaching Critical Thinking (original) (raw)
1994, Practical Assessment, Research and Evaluation
Promoting interaction among students as they learn Learning in a group setting often helps each member achieve more. Asking open-ended questions that do not assume the "one right answer" Critical thinking is often exemplified best when the problems are inherently ill-defined and do not have a "right" answer. Open-ended questions also encourage students to think and respond creatively, without fear of giving the "wrong" answer. Allowing sufficient time for students to reflect on the questions asked or problems posed Critical thinking seldom involves snap judgments; therefore, posing questions and allowing adequate time before soliciting responses helps students understand that they are expected to deliberate and to ponder, and that the immediate response is not always the best response. Teaching for transfer The skills for critical thinking should "travel well." They generally will do so only if teachers provide opportunities for students to se...
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