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Developing critical thinking skills : a theoretical and practical approach for teaching and learning / Jenny Moon.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Routledge, 2007.Description: 224 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780415411790:
  • 9780415411783:
  • 0415411793
  • 0415411785
  • 9780415411783
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 370.152 22
Contents:
[Part 1: Mapping the territory of critical thinking] Introduction : the topic, the content, the writer ... -- Critical thinking as an elusive concept : what critical thinking might be ... -- Approaches to critical thinking in the literature -- Some of the broader issues of critical thinking : standards, objectivity and the cultural basis.
[Part 2: The person as a critical thinker] The role of emotion, language and curiosity in critical thinking -- Academic assertiveness : being appropriately assertive as a thinker.
[Part 3: Taking stock] Critical thinking : a pause to take stock.
[Part 4: Epistemological development and depth in critical thinking] Critical thinking and learners' conceptions of knowledge -- 9. Depth in critical thinking.
[Part 5: Critical thinking and pedagogy] A defining statement on critical thinking and an introduction to the pedagogy -- The pedagogy of critical thinking -- The pedagogy of academic assertiveness.
Review: "Critical Thinking is an exploration of and exposition on the elusive concept of critical thinking that is central to the operation of advanced stages of education and professional development. It draws on a wide-ranging review of literature and discussion. With a substantial section of resources for direct use with learners, the book provides theory and practical support for the teaching process so that learners can become effective critical thinkers."--Jacket.

28.44

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-233) and index.

[Part 1: Mapping the territory of critical thinking] Introduction : the topic, the content, the writer ... -- Critical thinking as an elusive concept : what critical thinking might be ... -- Approaches to critical thinking in the literature -- Some of the broader issues of critical thinking : standards, objectivity and the cultural basis.

[Part 2: The person as a critical thinker] The role of emotion, language and curiosity in critical thinking -- Academic assertiveness : being appropriately assertive as a thinker.

[Part 3: Taking stock] Critical thinking : a pause to take stock.

[Part 4: Epistemological development and depth in critical thinking] Critical thinking and learners' conceptions of knowledge -- 9. Depth in critical thinking.

[Part 5: Critical thinking and pedagogy] A defining statement on critical thinking and an introduction to the pedagogy -- The pedagogy of critical thinking -- The pedagogy of academic assertiveness.

"Critical Thinking is an exploration of and exposition on the elusive concept of critical thinking that is central to the operation of advanced stages of education and professional development. It draws on a wide-ranging review of literature and discussion. With a substantial section of resources for direct use with learners, the book provides theory and practical support for the teaching process so that learners can become effective critical thinkers."--Jacket.

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