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What Is Critical
Thinking?
As the basis for our Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP),
critical thinking has been identified as a key to successful learning
outcomes for our students. Angelina College defines Critical Thinking as
the dynamic process of questioning preconceptions and biases through the
gathering and evaluation of data to reach new conclusions that consider
realistic implications and consequences.
Although there are several models and strategies that promote critical
thinking, one model should be utilized to facilitate consistency and a
common understanding for curriculum design and evaluation. The curriculum
at Angelina College will reflect the model prescribed by Richard Paul and
Linda Elder. This model of critical thinking is built on a foundation of
three concepts: elements of reasoning, intellectual standards, and
intellectual traits.
All thinking consists of parts or elements. When we analyze our thinking
or reasoning, we should consider the Elements of Thought/Reasoning:
When checking the quality of our reasoning, Intellectual Standards should
be applied to our thinking:
Our thinking should reflect the following characteristics or Intellectual
Traits:
For more information regarding Paul/Elder Model of
Critical Thinking, visit :
The Foundation for Critical Thinking
www.criticalthinking.org
General
Critical Thinking Resources
Supplemental Unit for Critical Thinking
Assessment Tools and
Resources
Angelo, T. A. & Cross, K. P. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: A
handbook for college teachers. Jossey-Bass.
Huba, M. E. & Freed.J. E. (2000). Learner Centered Assessment on
College Campuses: Shifting the focus from Teaching to Learning. Allyn
and Bacon.
Books
Boyd, Robert. (2002). Critical reasoning and logic. Prentice Hall.
Epstein, Richard, L. (2005). Critical thinking. Wadsworth.
Hiler, Wesley & Paul, Richard. (2005). Active and cooperative learning,
(2nd ed.). Foundation of Critical Thinking.
McWhorter, Kathleen, T. (2006). Study and critical thinking skills in
college, (6th ed.). Pearson Education, Inc.
Nosich, Gerald, M. (2005). Learning to think things through: A guide to
critical thinking across the curriculum. Prentice Hall.
Paul, Richard & Elder, Linda. (2005). The miniature guide to critical
thinking: Concepts and tools. Foundation for Critical Thinking.
Paul, Richard & Elder, Linda. (2003). How to improve student learning:
30 practical ideas. Foundation for Critical Thinking.
Paul, Richard & Elder, Linda. (2004). The art of strategic thinking: 25
weeks to better thinking and better living. Foundation for Critical
Thinking.
Paul, Richard & Elder, Linda. (2003). How to write a paragraph,
(5th ed.). Foundation for Critical Thinking.
Paul, Richard & Elder, Linda. (2006). How to read a paragraph.
Foundation for Critical Thinking.
Paul, Richard & Elder, Linda. (2005). The miniature guide to the art of
asking essential questions, (3rd ed.). Foundation for Critical
Thinking.
Paul, Richard & Elder, Linda. (2001). How to study and learn a
discipline. Foundation for Critical Thinking.
Ruggiero, Vincent, R. (2006). Becoming a critical thinker, (5th
ed.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
Walter, Timothy, L., Knudsvig, Glenn M., & Smith, Donald E. (2002).
Critical thinking: Building the basics. Wadsworth.
Handouts
How to Improve Student Learning
(by Dr. Rochelle Brunson of Alvin Community College)
PowerPoint Presentations
Critical
Thinking (by Sellestine Hunt and Marianna Duncan)
QEP (by Dr. Laura
Hebert)
Orientation to QEP at Angelina
College (by Dr. Monica Peters)
Status of QEP
Fall 2007 (by Dr. Monica Peters)
Websites
Critical Thinking: A Statement of Expert Consensus for Purposes of
Educational Assessment and Instruction
http://www.insightassessment.com/pdf_files/DEXadobe.PDF
Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum at Albuquerque TVI Community
College
http://planet.tvi.edu/ctac/
Handbook of Resources for the Year of Critical Thinking
http://academic.pg.cc.md.us/~wpeirce/MCCCTR/handbook.pdf
The Foundation for Critical Thinking
www.criticalthinking.org
Washington State Critical Thinking Project
http://wsuctproject.wsu.edu/ph.htm
Surry Community College – Critical Thinking Website
http://www.surry.edu/about/ct/index.html
Websites –
Assessment
Rubrics.com
www.rubrics.com
Rubistar
http://rubistar.4teachers.org
teAchnology
www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/
Educational Technology
http://edtech.sandi.net
Rubrician
www.rubrician.com
Assessment at SJSU
www.sjsu.edu/ugs/assessment/as-tools.htm
Business Division
Contact: Saundra May, Keith New, Occie Cluff
Books
Allen, Roberta & Mascolini, Marcia. (1997). The process of writing:
Composing through critical thinking. Prentice Hall.
Kubasek, Nancy, K., Brennan, Bartley, A., & Browne, Neil. (2006). Legal
environment of business: A critical thinking approach. Prentice Hall.
Sormunen, C. (1992). Critical thinking in business education. Paper
presented at the American Vocational Association Convention, St. Louis,
MO, December 1992.
Critical thinking can be evaluated through authentic assessment using a
four-step process: clarify reasons for the assessment, clarify performance
to be evaluated design exercises, and design a performance rating plan.
Fine Arts Division
Contact: Sabrina Collins, Burlon Wilkerson, Beckie Compton
Books
Eyerdam, Pamela, J. (2003). Using internet primary sources to teach
critical thinking skills in visual arts. Libraries Unlimited.
Websites
CEDFA – Critical Thinking in Art
http://finearts.esc20.net/art/art_strategies/art_strat_crit.html
CEDFA – Instructional Strategies (Critical Thinking and Problem
Solving)
http://www.cedfa.org/teaching/index.php?file=instruction/is_critthinking.txt&expand=3,14
Health Careers
Division
Contact: Angie Wilcox, Alysa Bass, Marilyn Craig
Books
Durand, Kathryn, S. (1999). Critical thinking: Developing skills in
radiography. F.A. Davis.
Preusser, Barbara A. (2004). Critical thinking in medical-surgical
settings: A case study approach. Elsevier Health Sciences.
LeMone, Priscilla & Burke, Karen. (2003). Medical-surgical nursing:
Critical thinking in client care. Prentice Hall.
Lipe, Saundra, K. & Beasley, Sharon. (2003). Critical thinking in
nursing: A cognitive skills workbook. Lippincott, Williams, and
Wilkins.
Scheffer, Barbara. (2005). Critical thinking tactics for nurses.
Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Inc.
White, Lois. (2001). Critical thinking in practical/vocational nursing.
Thomson Delmar Learning.
Wilkinson, Judith, M. (2007). Nursing process and critical thinking
(4th ed.). Prentice Hall.
Liberal Arts Division
Contact: Dr. Laura Hebert, Marianna Duncan,
Diana Throckmorton, Edith Miller, Debbie Jenke
Books
Barnet, Sylvan & Bedau, Hugo. (2004). Critical thinking, reading, and
writing: A brief guide to argument. Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Bensley, D. Alan. (1997). Critical thinking in psychology: A unified
skills approach. Wadsworth.
Cromwell, Lucy, S. (1986). Teaching critical thinking in the arts and
humanities. Alverno Productions: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Halonen, Jane, S. (1995). Teaching critical thinking in psychology.
Alverno Productions: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Meltzoff, Julian. (1998). Critical thinking about research: Psychology
and related fields. American Psychological Association: Washington,
D.C.
Shiveley, James, M. & VanFossen, Phillip, J. (2001). Using internet
primary sources to teach critical thinking skills in government economics,
and contemporary world issues. Libraries Unlimited.
Science and
Mathematics Division
Contact: Dr. Sally Haas, Tom Dudley
Books
Blitzer, Robert, F. (2005). Thinking mathematically. Prentice Hall.
Bluman, Allan, G. (2003). Critical thinking workbook: Student edition
T/a elementary statistics. McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math.
Glazer, E. (2001). Using internet primary sources to teach critical
thinking skills in mathematics. Libraries Unlimited.
Johnson, Carolyn. (2003). Using internet primary sources to teach
critical thinking skills in the sciences. Libraries Unlimited.
Mendenhall, William & Sincich, Terry. (2007). Statistics for engineers
and the sciences. Prentice Hall.
Paul, Richard & Elder, Linda. (2003). Scientific Thinking.
Foundation for Critical Thinking.
Sharma, Martha, B. & Elbow, Gary, S. (2000). Using internet primary
sources to teach critical thinking skills in geography. Libraries
Unlimited.
Technology and
Workforce Division
Contact: Jayne McCurry, Vicky Milstead
Books
Currier, Katherine, A. & Eimermann, Thomas, E. (2005). Introduction to
law for paralegals: A critical thinking approach. Aspen Publishers,
Inc.
Jonassen, David, H. (2000). Computers as mindtools for schools:
Engaging critical thinking. Prentice Hall.
Kubasek, Nancy, K., Brennan, Bartley, A., & Browne, Neil. (2006). Legal
environment of business: A critical thinking approach. Prentice Hall.
Kynell, Theresa, C. & Stone, Wendy, K. (1998). Scenarios for technical
communication: Critical thinking and writing. Longman.
Mahlke, V. B. (1993). Design technology in the elementary school.
Technology Teacher 53 (3).
The design brief process in technology education begins with authentic
situations and enables students to use prior knowledge, research,
problem-solving, and other creative thinking skills and observe their
learning processes.
Mendenhall, William & Sincich, Terry. (2007). Statistics for engineers
and the sciences. Prentice Hall.
Peers, M. G. (1993). A teacher/researcher's experience with
performance-based assessment as a diagnostic tool. Journal of Reading
36 (7).
Vocational students in a composition class devise a solution to a
hypothetical problem that is scored on several dimensions.
Sormunen, C. (1992). Critical thinking in business education. Paper
presented at the American Vocational Association Convention, St. Louis,
MO, December 1992.
Critical thinking can be evaluated through authentic assessment using a
four-step process: clarify reasons for the assessment, clarify performance
to be evaluated design exercises, and design a performance rating plan.
Websites
Authentic Assessment in Vocational Education
http://www.calpro-online.org/ERIC/docgen.asp?tbl=archive&ID=A017
Factors Affecting Technological Trouble Shooting Skills by Randall
T. MacPherson (Boeing Rotorcraft Company)
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v35n4/macpherson.html
Student Success - STSU
0300
Contact: Sellestine Hunt, Dr. Monica Peters
The textbook that is utilized in STSU 0100 - 0300 is
Becoming A Master Student (Dave Ellis, 2006). The text includes
critical thinking exercises in each lesson. These ideas are from Peter
Facione. The critical thinking exercises are adapted from his book:
Facione, Peter. (1996). Critical thinking: What it is and why it
counts. Millbrae, CA: The California Academic Press.
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