Measuring Teaching Performance |
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Authors: | Elmer Hutchisson |
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Institution: | Case Institute of technology , USA |
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Abstract: | Abstract Those who teach subjects that explore controversial issues often find that students have difficulty thinking about and responding productively to them. College instructors have leeway in structuring learning in ways that maximize the possibility of productive critical thinking. By shaping classroom experiences before the controversial material is encountered, the likelihood that students will maintain higher mental functioning when examining that material increases. This article discusses ten strategies for planning a course that facilitates quality discussion and thoughtful debate. |
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Keywords: | controversial issues classroom discussion debate critical thinking |
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