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Download full textPatrick, John J. – 1986
Critical thinking is a major goal of social studies education. Teachers need to know what critical thinking is before they can successfully incorporate the skill into their teaching strategies. Understanding why critical thinking is a major goal of education in a free society helps teachers prepare students to be informed and rational participants…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Critical Thinking, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
