Critical Thinking in the Sociology Classroom: Facilitating Movement from Vague Objective to Explicit Achievement.

Browne, M. Neil; Litwin, James L.

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ERIC Number: EJ362883

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Critical Thinking in the Sociology Classroom: Facilitating Movement from Vague Objective to Explicit Achievement.

Browne, M. Neil; Litwin, James L.

Teaching Sociology, v15 n4 p384-91 Oct 1987

Describes a methodology for improving critical thinking skills in sociology classrooms. Includes a discussion of classroom behavior of teachers, student attitudes, curriculum materials, and evaluation techniques. Concludes that critical thinking skills can be enhanced, with remarkable results. (DH)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Critical Thinking, Educational Methods, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Sociology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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