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Cylkowski, Constance Bowman – Learning, 1983
Critical thinking skills that can be applied to reading can be developed through means other than reading. Teachers can launch class discussions of popular films, such as "E.T.," to nurture these skills, a technique especially helpful for children who have difficulty with the printed word. (PP)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Films, Problem Solving