Critical Thinking: An Exploration of Theory and Practice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415411790)

In this book, Jennifer Moon explores and clarifies critical thinking and provides practical guidance for improving student learning and supporting the teaching process.

Key themes covered include:

• different views of and approaches to critical thinking with an emphasis on a practical basis that can be translated into use in the classroom.
• links between learning, thinking and writing
• the place of critical thinking alongside other academic activities such as reflective learning and argument
• critical thinking and assessment, class environments, staff knowledge and development, writing tasks and oral tasks.

Teachers in all disciplines in post-compulsory education will find this approach to defining and improving students' critical thinking skills invaluable.

Author: Jennifer Moon
ISBN-10: 0415411793
ISBN-13: 9780415411790
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2007
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.14h x 6.34w x 0.55d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2008 pg. 203