PPT-Promoting Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing in the Classroom

Background Survey course on Western Civilization Expectations Familiarity with foundational texts in Western literature from ancient times to the Renaissance Developing critical thinking reading and writing skill. Dr Ian Willis. Educational Development . Division. Centre for Lifelong Learning. We are what we think . – the . Dhamapada. Critical - academic. Your own evidence informed judgement. Rationally argued. and the Education of . Psychologically Literate . Citizens. Diane F. Halpern and Heather A. Butler. Claremont McKenna College. The Need for Psychological Literacy. It’s a complex and . t. echnical world. Using . Situational awareness. . and decision making. . Thinking About Thinking. Situational Awareness. Good situational awareness requires:. Gathering data (sensing, perception), seeking cues in the environment. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/excellence-e-learning-asking-right-questions-ken-turner-lion-?trk=hb_ntf_MEGAPHONE_ARTICLE_POST. Critical thinking. Critical Thinking. Critical thinking has to do with evaluating information and determining . John, Wolfe, PhD: . Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy, School of Humanities.. Matthew Morin, PhD: . Assistant professor in the department of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and chair of the General Education Committee at DSU. . Matt . Grayson, . Josh Leonard, . & Denise . Drane. Support . for this work was provided by the National Science Foundation’s TUES Program: grant 942404. .. Overarching Questions. What is critical thinking?. Workshop co-sponsored by. Faculty of Graduate Studies &. Centre for Learning Design and Development. October 23, 2013. Agenda. 11:00 . – . Welcome/Roundtable on your perspective . 11:10 – Working definition of Critical Thinking. Thinking Module. Activity: . Rock. . or feather?. Critical thinking . in words… . "The important thing is not to stop questioning." . - Albert Einstein. "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." . EKU will.  . graduate . informed, critical and creative thinkers who can communicate effectively. .. https://sites.google.com/site/qepcafe/. http://qep.eku.edu/. Scenario, . Decision,or. Issue. Group activity . Fall 2012. introduction. Course Particulars. Instructor: Dr. Michael Johnson. Office: Room HSH219, Ho Sin Hang Building. Office Hours: Wednesdays 15:00 to . 16:00. Email: . michael.dracula.johnson@gmail.com. EKU will.  . graduate . informed, critical and creative thinkers who can communicate effectively. .. https://sites.google.com/site/qepcafe/. http://qep.eku.edu/. 1. Scenario. Group activity . . (2-4 participants, approx. 10 minutes). Daniel Fasko, Jr., Ph.D.. Definition of Critical Thinking. Critical Thinking Skills. Critical Thinking Dispositions. Instructional Strategies. Assessment Techniques. Review of Samples of Syllabi. Overview. Peter L. Walton, M.D.. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. School of Public Health and Information Sciences. iClicker. Question 0 (15 sec.). “Critical thinking is a cognitive activity that:. can be learned,. A practical nuts and bolts guide for teachers from any discipline who want to design interest-provoking writing and critical thinking activities. Engaging IdeasShows how teachers can encourage inquiry, exploration, discussion, and debate in their courses. Presents a wide variety of strategies for stimulating active learning and for coaching writing and critical thinking. Offers teachers concrete advice on how to design courses, structure assignment, use class time, critique student performance, and model critical thinking activities. Demonstrates how writing can easily be integrated with such other critical thinking activities and inquiry discussions, simulation games, classroom debates, and interactive lectures.