Today, we’re going to dive into the world of critical thinking – a skill that’s often misunderstood and rarely mastered. We’ll explore how this skill can transform students into astute thinkers who question the world with curiosity and creativity. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to craft lessons that invigorate curiosity, evaluate learning, and inspire the minds of your students.

Recommended resources:

• Magna Online Seminar:Teaching Critical Thinking to Students: How to Design Courses That Include Applicable Learning Experiences, Outcomes, and Assessments
• Magna Online Seminar: Creating Critical Thinkers in the Information Age
• Magna Online Seminar: Foster Creative and Critical Thinking Through Intrinsic Motivation

Other resources:

• How We Can Help Our Students Become Better Critical Thinkers, and Why It Matters
• Infusing Critical Thinking into Your Course
• How Can I Assess Critical Thinking with Student-Created Work?
• How Can I Design Critical Thinking into My Course?
• What Activities and Assignments Promote Critical Thinking?