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Faxon-Mills, Susannah; Hamilton, Laura S.; Rudnick, Mollie; Stecher, Brian M. – RAND Corporation, 2014
Many states have adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which emphasize "deeper learning" skills, such as mastery of core academic content, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. But can the new tests being developed to align with the CCSS be used to promote deeper learning and high-quality classroom instruction?…
Descriptors: Common Core State Standards, Academic Achievement, Critical Thinking, Participative Decision Making
Faxon-Mills, Susannah; Hamilton, Laura S.; Rudnick, Mollie; Stecher, Brian M. – RAND Corporation, 2013
The Hewlett Foundation commissioned RAND to review research about the effects of assessment and to summarize what is known about assessment as a lever for reform. To explore the likely influence of new assessments on teaching practice and the conditions that moderate that relationship, researchers conducted a series of literature reviews. The…
Descriptors: Common Core State Standards, Academic Achievement, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Marr, Candice; Harders, Patricia – Social Studies Review, 1982
Describes a history project that was used to teach students in grades one through six data interpretation and other methods of the historian. (AM)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Data Analysis, Elementary Education

Munro, George; Slater, Allen – Social Education, 1985
A detailed explanation of a strategy for teaching any critical thinking skill is presented. The skill of distinguishing between statements of fact and opinion is used to illustrate the steps necessary to plan for teaching critical thinking. (RM)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Models
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
Presenting many listening activities, this paper discusses reading and listening development in elementary school. It lists five pointers to stress in developing pupils who listen well and gives a set of criteria to provide a framework to use in evaluating pupil achievement in listening. The paper lists six items teacher assistants should listen…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Peniston, Lorraine C. – 1995
This report discusses the need to teach critical thinking and study skill strategies to improve the problem-solving ability, study habits, and knowledge of subject content to students in psychiatric treatment centers. The report asserts that this type of curriculum will assist students in comprehending new information and utilizing thinking skills…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Emotional Disturbances
Dorman, William A. – 1992
This document traces the history of and need for global education. The paper examines a crucial connection between global education and critical thinking. Students cannot acquire a global perspective without developing critical thinking skills. Similarly, they cannot be considered critical thinkers without a global perspective. With the end of the…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Ethnocentrism, Global Approach

Beyer, Barry K. – Social Science Record, 1984
To improve the teaching of thinking skills, social studies teachers need to identify and select a few key skills on which to focus continuously throughout the K-12 social studies curricula. They also need to identify the attributes of these skills. A model skill description is included. (RM)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Definitions
Valdmaa, Sulev – 1994
This document discusses the framework for civic education in Estonia. Objectives of civic education in Estonia come from the traditional beliefs of Estonian society, the new demands of social change, standards established by the Council of Europe, and experiences of neighboring countries. The main objective of civic education is to teach a new…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Baker, Paul J.; Anderson, Louis E. – 1983
A prospectus and practical guide, this manual shows college teachers how to help students better understand social problems by comparing sociology with two other types of social knowledge (common sense and journalism) and cultivate critical thinking skills which transcend the three types of social knowledge. Chapter 1 proposes a teaching/learning…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Higher Education

Swartz, Robert J. – Educational Leadership, 1986
Discusses certain teachers' rejection of prepackaged curricula for infusion of critical thinking skills into their teaching. Observational learning develops thinking skills and deepens understanding of causality and responsibility, whether the context is the Battle of Lexington or Chicken Little's dilemma. Strong administrative support is needed…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education

Hunter, Eagan – NASSP Bulletin, 1991
All academic disciplines must accept the responsibility of training students in the basic higher-order thinking skills that will provide them with the cognitive processes to cope with the rapidly changing world of the future. Describes developing a program for thinking across the curriculum. (MLF)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society)

Zisenwine, David – Religious Education, 1989
Analyzes existing materials for teaching the Talmud, pointing out that this material is uninteresting for most students. Describes an Israeli curriculum and instruction project at Masorti High School in Jerusalem which introduces Judaic studies from a positive, critical perspective. (KO)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Material Evaluation
Guenther, John – 1991
The major goal of social studies education is to provide students with the skills and knowledge essential for effective participation in society. As a supplement to more traditional social studies material, newspapers can help students make the connection between the classroom and real life. The social studies activities suggested in this guide…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Current Events, Curriculum Development, Educational Philosophy
Morris, Paul – 1984
Topics and issues which are central features of current secondary school economics curricula can be used to develop two aspects of students' thinking skills: (1) the development of problem-solving skills, and (2) the recognition of logical fallacies. The efficacy of economics instruction as a vehicle for developing student problem-solving skills…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Economics