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Peer reviewedSwartz, Robert J. – Educational Leadership, 1986
Discusses certain teachers' rejection of prepackaged curricula for infusion of critical thinking skills into their teaching. Observational learning develops thinking skills and deepens understanding of causality and responsibility, whether the context is the Battle of Lexington or Chicken Little's dilemma. Strong administrative support is needed…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedElwell, William C. – Clearing House, 1985
Describes activities designed to help students think critically and to accurately process information. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
Litterst, Judith K. – 1987
In keeping with the trend toward active, participative learning, observation projects for speech communication students can allow them to experiment with designing and carrying out a study of human communication. Students can be encouraged to look at the dynamics of a church congregation, a courtroom, a pre-game football huddle, or an office, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Data Collection, Educational Trends, Evaluation
Peer reviewedWard, Alan – Science Activities, 1979
Science activities with soap bubbles for primary school children are described in this article. Another activity involves children in determining the whereabouts of sugar as it dissolves in water. (SA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Early Childhood Education, Educational Media, Educational Resources
