
Foundations for Critical Thinking
National Resource Center for The First Year Experience & Students in Transition (Publisher)
Published on 17. July 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-889271-93-4 (ISBN)
Description
Foundations for Critical Thinking explores the landscape of critical-thinking skill development and pedagogy through foundational chapters and institutional case studies involving a range of students in diverse settings. Establishing a link between active learning and improved critical thinking encourages all higher education professionals, in whatever context, to join the ongoing conversation regarding the state of today's college students' critical-thinking ability. Faculty will find strategies for developing successful teaching techniques to prepare students to face the challenges of a global economy and lead creative, productive, and fulfilling lives. Staff and administrators working with students in a variety of capacities will find insights for moving critical thinking development beyond the classroom.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Columbia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-889271-93-4 (9781889271934)
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