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Talman, Kirsi; Vierula, Jonna; Kanerva, Anne-Maria; Virkki, Outi; Koivisto, Jaana-Maija; Haavisto, Elina – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2021
Reasoning skills are needed in the future work life. As such, it is important that reasoning skills be assessed in higher education, both in the selection phase and during education. This study aims to describe the instruments that are used to assess reasoning skills in higher education. The ultimate goal is to provide information upon which…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Thinking Skills, Higher Education, Literature Reviews
Mauter, Margaret A. – 1988
The expanding needs and growing expectations of employers make it very clear that vocational-technical education must give concentrated attention to critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. The impetus for today's higher-order thinking skills movement can be traced to a number of sources, most of which gained prominence during the…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Fused Curriculum, Information Processing
Lai, Su-Huei – 2002
A conceptual framework of the modes of problem-solving action has been developed on the basis of a simple relationship cone to assist individuals in diversified professions in inquiry and implementation of theory and practice in their professional development. The conceptual framework is referred to as the Cone-Deciphered Modes of Problem Solving…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
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Court, Deborah – Social Studies, 1991
Assesses critical thinking teaching models, including skill development, problem-solving, logical thinking, multiaspect, and information processing approaches. Stresses creating open classroom environments where critical thinking that fosters effective, thoughtful decision making can flourish. Argues that teaching can and should be less…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Classroom Environment, Critical Thinking
Young, Anthony – 2002
A cybernetic unit in driver education was developed to help grade 10 students develop the skills needed to acquire and process driver education information and prepare for the driving phase of driver education in grade 11. Students used a simulator to engage in a series of scenarios designed to promote development of social, behavioral, and mental…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Check Lists, Creativity