Critical Thinking

In this book Jennifer Moon explores and clarifies critical thinking and provides practical guidance for improving student learning and supporting the teaching process. <p>Key themes covered include: </p> <ul> <li>different views of and approaches to critical thinking with an emphasis on a practical basis that can be translated into use in the classroom.</li> <li>links between learning thinking and writing </li> <li>the place of critical thinking alongside other academic activities such as reflective learning and argument</li> <li>critical thinking and assessment class environments staff knowledge and development writing tasks and oral tasks. </li> <p></p></ul> <p></p> <p>Teachers in all disciplines in post-compulsory education will find this approach to defining and improving students' critical thinking skills invaluable.</p>