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OverviewIn 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 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jennifer Moon (University of Bournemouth, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.498kg ISBN: 9780415411783ISBN 10: 0415411785 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 11 September 2007 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents@contents:Preface Part 1 Introduction to the book Chapter 1 Introduction: the topic, the content, the writer … Part 2: Mapping the territory of critical thinking Chapter 2 Critical thinking as an elusive concept: what critical thinking might be…. Chapter 3 Approaches to critical thinking in the literature Chapter 4 Some of the broader issues of critical thinking – standards, objectivity and the cultural basis Part 3: The person as a critical thinker Chapter 5 The role of emotion, language and curiosity in critical thinking Chapter 6 ‘Academic assertiveness’: being appropriately assertive as a thinker Part 4 Taking Stock Chapter 7 Critical thinking – a pause to take stock….. Part 5 Epistemological development and depth in critical thinking Chapter 8 Critical thinking and learners’ conceptions of knowledge Chapter 9 Depth in critical thinking Part 6 Critical thinking and pedagogy Chapter 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 Section Resources ReferencesReviewsJenny 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. 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. Author InformationJennifer 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |