It is recognised among the General Capabilities of the Australian National Curriculum and figures prominently as the cornerstone of ‘21st ...
Take a pedagogical approach: critical thinking can and should be taught in schools
Critical thinking is enshrined in educational goals, nationally and internationally.
Universities have an obligation to prepare the next generation of ‘knowledge makers’ but that job is made much harder if entering students bring with them ingrained dispositions toward uncritical acceptance of received views and poor reasoning skills.
Universities have an obligation to prepare the next generation of ‘knowledge makers’ but that job is made much harder if entering students bring with them ingrained dispositions toward uncritical acceptance of received views and poor reasoning skills.
