Developing Critical Thinking Skills in High School through an Opposing Viewpoints Approach.

O'Reilly, Kevin

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Publication Date: 1983

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Developing Critical Thinking Skills in High School through an Opposing Viewpoints Approach.

O'Reilly, Kevin

Social Science Record, p3-7 Spr 1983

Teacher developed U.S. history curriculum materials involve high school students in analyzing rival historical interpretations. Students learn how to deal with arguments through the booklet "A Guide to Critical Thinking" and then analyze and debate interpretations. Appendices include sample materials and a matrix of content with associated thinking skills. (SR)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Debate, High Schools, Historiography, Instructional Materials, Logical Thinking, Persuasive Discourse, Skill Development, Teacher Developed Materials, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Guides - Classroom - Learner

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Language: English

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