No matter what path students pursue in postsecondary education and in life, they need to be able to problem-solve and think critically. The study of mathematics teaches skills and habits of mind that are an essential part of the formula for students to succeed in further studies and in their careers. Requiring all students, regardless of the…

The approach to foreign language courses, required of students at Northern Illinois University, is to assist students in learning in their areas of specialization, while at the same time structuring the activities for group learning. The assumption is that it is the kind of participation in learning activities that gives significance to the…

Maintains that undergraduate psychology curricula almost always include one or more required experimental courses. Describes the use of the human subjects review process as a method of stimulating critical thinking. Discusses questions posed by the review process and classroom applications of the approach. (CFR)