Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Nonacademic Social Studies Classes.

Curtis, Charles K.

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Publication Date: 1980-Jun

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Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Nonacademic Social Studies Classes.

Curtis, Charles K.

Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v26 n2 p75-84 Jun 1980

Compared to a conventional social studies curriculum, a program consisting of instruction and practice in specific critical thinking skills within the context of an investigation of a contemporary community problem was more effective in teaching critical thinking skills in a nonacademic social studies setting. (SB)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Community Problems, Critical Thinking, Secondary Education, Skill Development, Social Studies, Vocational Education

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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