Introduction: Making the Case for "Psychologists Teach Critical Thinking.".

Nummedal, Susan G.; Halpern, Diane F.

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ERIC Number: EJ507444

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Publication Date: 1995

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Introduction: Making the Case for "Psychologists Teach Critical Thinking."

Nummedal, Susan G.; Halpern, Diane F.

Teaching of Psychology, v22 n1 p4-5 Feb 1995

Introduces a theme issue focusing on teaching critical thinking through college psychology courses. Defines critical thinking and asserts that "learning to think" has been called the central purpose of education. Refers to the Goals 2000 program and its emphasis on thinking skills. (CFR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Developmental Psychology, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Instruction, Learning Strategies, National Programs, Psychologists, Social Sciences, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Goals 2000

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