Foundations for Critical Thinking [Paperback]

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 todays 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.Notes From the EditorToni Vakos

Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1: Beyond Critical Thinking: Teaching the Thinking Skills Necessary to Academic and Professional SuccessWilliam T. Daly
Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations for Critical ThinkingBarbara F. Tobolowsky
Chapter 3: The Process of Becoming a Critical ThinkerChristine Harrington
Chapter 4: Professional Development and Critical Thinking: Influencing
the How, Who, and What of Faculty PracticeMarc Chun
Chapter 5: How Do We Know Students Think Critically? Trudy Bers

Part II: Critical-Thinking Case Studies
Introduction to the Case StudiesToni Vakos
California State University, Monterey BayEnhanced Critical Thinking Using Collaborative Faculty Assessment of Student Work
The Community College of Baltimore CountyA Proven Model for Assessing and Improving Critical-Thinking Skills
Purdue UniversityThe Impact of Engaging Undergraduates in Course-Based Authentic Research Experiences
The Richard Stockton College of New JerseyEvolution of the Stockton Critical Thinking Institutl³¬