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Taylor, Kathleen; Marienau, Catherine – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 1997
Constructive-developmental theory, with its emphasis on epistemology and cognitive complexity, explicitly links learning and developmental growth. One model, which identifies five shifts in perception throughout the life span, describes some of higher education's values and objectives. The theory offers a promising direction for student evaluation…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Stages, Educational Quality
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Angelo, Thomas A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Defines and discusses a definition of critical thinking. Maintains that college students improve their learning effectiveness when they are engaged actively and invested personally. Describes student evaluation techniques used to enhance thinking skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology