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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 argumentcritical 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.

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Endorsements TK Critical Thinking is an exploration and exposition on the elusive concept of critical thinking that is central to the operation of advanced stages of education and professional development. It draws on a wide ranging review of literature and discussion with a substantial section of resources for direct use with learners, the book provides theory and practical support for the teaching process so that learners can become effective critical thinkers. Topics discussed include: a review of the concept of critical thinking, approaches to it, and the activities that it involves issues such as cultural influences, objectivity and subjectivity in critical thinking, the significance of the relationship between epistemological development and critical thinking a new concept of depth and quality in critical thinking a new concept of academic assertiveness with wide implications for all aspects of learning the pedagogy of critical thinking. This is addressed though discussion and many exercises the pedagogy of academic assertiveness as a support to critical thinking Critical Thinking: an exploration of theory and practice will be of interest to those who support the process of teaching, the teachers themselves, the learners, and those who work in professional education and professional development. Teachers of all disciplines at higher and further education levels in education will find this approach to defining and improving students' critical thinking skills invaluable. Jennifer Moon works at the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, Bournemouth University and as a freelance consultant. She is a National Teaching Fellow Award winner. Her other books include Learning Journals, Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning, Module and Programme Development Handbook, Reflection and Learning in Professional Development and Short Courses and Workshops

Author Biography

Jennifer Moon works at the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, Bournemouth University and as a freelance consultant. She is a National Teaching Fellow Award winner. Her other books include Learning Journals, Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning, Module and Programme Development Handbook, Reflection and Learning in Professional Development and Short Courses and Workshops.

Table of Contents

@contents:PrefacePart 1 Introduction to the bookChapter 1 Introduction: the topic, the content, the writer …Part 2: Mapping the territory of critical thinkingChapter 2 Critical thinking as an elusive concept: what critical thinking might be….Chapter 3 Approaches to critical thinking in the literatureChapter 4 Some of the broader issues of critical thinking – standards, objectivity and the cultural basisPart 3: The person as a critical thinkerChapter 5 The role of emotion, language and curiosity in critical thinkingChapter 6 'Academic assertiveness': being appropriately assertive as a thinkerPart 4 Taking StockChapter 7 Critical thinking – a pause to take stock…..Part 5 Epistemological development and depth in critical thinkingChapter 8 Critical thinking and learners' conceptions of knowledgeChapter 9 Depth in critical thinkingPart 6 Critical thinking and pedagogyChapter 10 A defining statement on critical thinking and an introduction to the pedagogy Chapter 11 The pedagogy of critical thinking Chapter 12 The Pedagogy of Academic Assertiveness Part 7 Resources SectionResourcesReferences

Review

Jenny Moon has skilfully mapped the landscape of critical thinking with academic diligence and practical acuity. Using the concept of 'academic assertiveness', she reveals how particular emotional and psychological orientations and behaviours better enable learners to manage the challenges to self when progressing critical thinking capacities in academic, professional and social contexts. Through the reliable voice of the author's own experiences, readers are introduced to a useful array of resources, activities and ideas designed to promote active engagement, augment cultural and contextual knowing and enhance the potential of learners to think and act critically.MAXINE ALTERIO, OTAGO POLYTECHNIC, DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND, CO-AUTHOR OF LEARNING THROUGH STORYTELLING IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

Long Description

In this book, Jenny 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.

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