Designed for secondary and higher education students, this essay-based test evaluates critical reading and writing skills necessary for skilled analysis and evaluation. Created by the Foundation for Critical Thinking, it emphasizes close reading and substantive writing, ensuring that students can engage deeply with texts and articulate their insights effectively.
This book reveals the power of critical thinking to make sense of overwhelming and often subjective media by detecting ideology, slant, and spin at work. Building off the Paul and Elder framework for critical thinking, Elder focuses on the internal logic of the news as well as societal influences on the media.
May be used in conjunction with: Historical thinking: bringing critical thinking explicitly into the heart of historical study / by Meg Gorzycki, Linda Elder and Richard Paul. Tomales, CA: The Foundation for Critical Thinking Press, [2013], A2013.
The Thinker’s Guide to Engineering Reasoningapplies critical thinking concepts to the field of engineering. Students and professionals across engineering will find their analytical abilities enhanced by the engaging authoritative framework set forth by Richard Paul and Linda Elder.For engineers to properly reason through engineering projects requires strong analytic skills. The best engineers are clear about their purposes, gather sufficient information, and develop innovations. This requires critical reasoning and this guide offers tools essential to this process.As part of the Thinker’s Guide Library, this book advances the mission of the Foundation for Critical Thinking to promote fairminded critical societies through cultivating essential intellectual abilities and virtues within every field of study across the world.
Critical thinking skills are at the forefront of this volume, designed to empower students in their academic pursuits. By encouraging questioning, challenging assumptions, and utilizing reliable sources, it fosters a sense of ownership over learning. The guide aims to make intellectual work not only accessible but also practical and engaging, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Based on Critical Thinking Concepts and Principles
The book focuses on enhancing scientific thought through critical thinking concepts, offering readers a framework for reasoning within their specific disciplines. It aims to improve analytical skills by guiding readers through a structured approach to inquiry, as developed by Richard Paul and Linda Elder. This engaging method fosters deeper understanding and application of scientific principles.
Contains the booklet A miniature guide for those who teach on how to improve student learning: 30 practical ideas by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder, c2002 (47 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.).
This handbook teaches students to read for deep understanding, properly analyze and assess what they read, and reason within the logic of an author. Written by critical thinking authorities Richard Paul and Linda Elder as part pf the Thinker's Guide Library, this guide includes activities for students to work through in developing close reading skills using the tools of critical thinking.
The Words that Name Them and the Criteria that Define Them
Focusing on the evaluation of reasoning, this volume explores essential intellectual standards such as clarity, accuracy, relevance, and fairness. It expands the discussion to include a comprehensive set of standards beneficial for teachers, administrators, and professionals involved in assessment. This guide serves as a valuable resource for enhancing critical thinking and evaluative skills in various educational and professional contexts.
Thinking, Feeling, Wanting, and the Problem of Irrationality
Exploring the core functions of thinking, feeling, and wanting, this volume delves into the intricacies of emotional control. It identifies intrinsic barriers that hinder critical thinking and personal growth, providing valuable insights for readers eager to enhance their mental command. Essential for anyone seeking to improve their cognitive abilities and emotional intelligence, this guide offers practical strategies for overcoming obstacles to effective thinking and self-development.