The value of critical thinking skills is undeniable, particularly in today’s world in which there is a dearth of sound thinking amidst a backdrop of widespread misinformation designed to unduly...
Scientific Thinking. It’s Not Just For Scientists!
Critical thinking and engagement in the political process—Why is it so difficult?
Recently there has been great interest in civics, the notion of our civil society, and stability in politics. In my critical thinking classes I always ask my students how...
Confirmation bias—when you can’t see the forest for the trees
Imagine that one day a student approaches you in class and tells you that he or she cannot use the assigned textbook for the class because the author is presenting...
Questioning: Building Bridges and Making Connections
How many questions have you asked in your class this week? If you are teaching a lecture type class you may have a reserved period at the end of class and there may be questions, or the...