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Kutuev, Ruslan A.; Kudyasheva, Albina N.; Buldakova, Natalya V.; Aleksandrova, Natalia S.; Vasilenko, Alexandra S. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
The research urgency is caused by the tendencies of the modern information society which produces and consumes intelligence, knowledge and competences as the main educational product of labor market. These trends fundamentally alter the methodological basis of the educational process of the University, subjecting it to imperative goals: the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Students, Intellectual Development, Knowledge Level
Katz, Lilian – Instructor, 1987
Educators often cause children to behave as though they understand something they don't, denigrating their own questions and conceptions. In an attempt to increase their self-esteem, educators often turn children's attention inward and cause them to be self-absorbed. (MT)
Descriptors: Children, Elementary Education, Intellectual Development, Self Esteem
Hess, J. D. – College Board Review, 1987
A graduate of a course in history's great ideas and the processes of thinking about them encourages the development of similar courses, arguing that important aspects of intellectual development are being ignored in the current college curriculum. (MSE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Curriculum, College Instruction, Higher Education
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Perkins, D. N. – Educational Leadership, 1986
Sifts through confusing intelligence theories, arguing that intelligence is a combination of influences involving power, tactics, and content. Good thinking is an unnatural act demanding evenhanded reasoning, problem finding (versus solving), and knowledge as invention. Discusses thinking frames guiding thought processes and the implications for…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Development, Intelligence
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Kogut, Leonard S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1996
Discusses the importance of fostering critical thinking in chemistry. Presents strategies to improve critical thinking that were used in general chemistry for science and engineering majors, a similar course for less-prepared science and engineering majors, and a course for nonscience students. (JRH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Constructivism (Learning), Critical Thinking, Higher Education
Laird, Stan – Instructor, 1984
Ideas for teaching children about creativity and its importance are offered in this article. Ingredients for developing creativity skills are presented and suggested projects are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Development
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Bowman, Richard F., Jr. – College Teaching, 1985
The traditional college curriculum is seen as a collection of answers for students who do not yet have the questions; an alternative approach that nurtures students' capacities for inquiry is suggested and outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Instruction, Critical Thinking, Educational Change
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Sublett, Michael D. – Journal of Geography, 1991
Discusses the assignment of student logbooks in undergraduate geography classes. Observes that logbooks provide teachers with feedback from and greater knowledge of students. Asserts that logbook writing promotes better thinking by students, and allows them to learn about themselves and the course. Offers suggestions for teachers. (SG)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Intellectual Development
Garreton, Maria Teresa; Medley, Frank W., Jr. – 1986
A discussion of functional language proficiency considers several widely-accepted theories of cognition, draws parallels between specific stages of intellectual maturity and development of second language proficiency, and suggests ways in which teachers may be able to help students progress from one stage to another within the context of foreign…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Intellectual Development, Language Proficiency
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Woods, D. R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Outlines various misconceptions about problem-solving (PS) and several strategies to improve intellectual skills and strategies. Also describes the Covington Productive Thinking Program (designed to help develop PS skills) and several lesson problem sets from this series of 15 books. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Intellectual Development
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Shenitzer, Abe – American Mathematical Monthly, 1992
Presents an intellectual context and critical analysis of specific material from undergraduate mathematics. Although not definitive in any sense of the word, the sample discussions provided for the included "test" questions all contain significant remarks bearing on significant mathematical concepts. (23 references) (Author/JJK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, College Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Higher Education
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Scheurman, Geoffrey – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 1997
Examines key psychological principles in contemporary theories of learning (constructivism) and highlights conceptual connections between them and aspects of critical thinking and epistemological maturity described by the reflective judgment model of adult intellectual development. Also describes an undergraduate psychology lesson that bridges…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Critical Thinking
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Folsom, Christy – Roeper Review, 1998
Addresses the importance of integrating the intellectual and moral education of gifted students. A framework synthesized from the works of Dewey and Guilford explicates basic structural components of the intellectual and moral dimensions of development. Suggestions for facilitating complex learning through complex teaching and the complex…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
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Giampetro-Meyer, Andrea; Holc, Janine – College Teaching, 1997
College teachers must take care not to treat students as a homogeneous, passive mass audience and equate lecturing with classroom control. Rather, they should judge teaching success by what students can do at course's end, reinforce desired intellectual behavior, test in ways that allow students to show abilities, and learn to interpret student…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
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Hickey, M. Gail – Social Education, 1990
Presents a unit designed to develop critical reading skills. Establishes goals and lists topics for consideration, such as understanding cause and effect relationships, distinguishing fact from opinion, identifying propaganda techniques, distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information, and recognizing bias giving examples of each. (NL)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Critical Reading, Current Events, Evaluative Thinking
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