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All portfolios with the keyword "critical thinking"

Title Author Discipline Keyword(s)
DIcipher: Assessing Drug Information Skills Using Serious Gaming Methodology in a Pharmacy Course—Cambrey Nguyen (2020) Nguyen Pharmacy critical thinking, encouraging participation & engagement, lectures
Building a Doorway to the French-speaking World through StoryMaps—Antje Ziethen (2019) Ziethen French collaboration, critical thinking, foreign language, poster, scaffolding, student feedback
Developing Other-Culture Knowledge of China—Megan Greene (2019) Greene History assessment design, critical thinking, reflective writing, student development
Promoting Critical Thinking and Analysis in an Undergraduate-Level Course — Maya Stiller (2017) Stiller Art History analytical writing, assignment design, critical thinking, undergraduate students
A Decolonial Approach to Internationalization of the Psychology Curriculum—Glenn Adams & Natasha Bharj (2019) Adams Psychology course design, critical reading, critical thinking, diversity, exams
Teaching Essential Skills through Primary Sources and Small Group Discussion — Jennifer L. Weber (2017) Weber History assignment design, critical reading, critical thinking, reading skills, research skills
Engaging the Whole Musical Self Through Expert Music Analysis Processes — Robin Attas, Elon University (2017) Attas Music Theory analytical writing, course design, critical thinking, live performance assessment, research skills
Developing Intercultural Competence and Critical Thinking in Intermediate French — Olivia J. Choplin, Elon University (2017) Choplin French assignment design, critical thinking, reflective writing, scaffolding
Improving Class Discussions to Develop Linguistic and Cultural Proficiency — Ketevan Kupatadze, Elon University (2017) Kupatadze Spanish assignment design, critical reading, critical thinking, foreign language, reading skills, research skills
Understanding Perspectives in a Native American History Course—Robert Schwaller (2019) Schwaller History assignment design, critical thinking, scaffolding
Facilitating Group Learning through Case-based Exercises in the Pharmacy Practice Curriculum—Crystal Burkhardt, Ashley Crowl, Sarah Shrader, and Antonia Akrap (2019) Burkhardt Pharmacy assessment design, collaboration, critical thinking, peer review, poster, rubrics
Using Student Blogs More Effectively to Explore Current Issues in the Academy—Bruce Hayes (2019) Hayes French critical thinking, languages, poster, research methods, research skills, technology
Transforming Social Media Curriculum: Data Hub for Evidence-based Teaching—Sean Gullickson (2019) Gullickson Spanish & Portuguese analytical writing, critical reading, critical thinking, poster, reading assignments
PHIL 148: Improving DFW Rates and Learning Outcomes with a Hybrid Course—John Symons (2018) Symons Philosophy critical reading, critical thinking, hybrid course, learning outcomes, lectures, literacy, poster
“Learning by Doing” in Post-Soviet Communication: From Reading and Lecturing to Interviewing and Examining—Irina Six (2016) Six Slavic Languages and Literatures active learning, class time, critical thinking, discussions, poster
Improving Critical Analysis Skills in Introductory World Literature — Author F Kerrigan English analytical writing, critical reading, critical thinking
Incorporating Research into an Upper-Division Undergraduate Course: Transferring Lessons from One Faculty Member to Another—Holly L. Storkel & Megan Blossom (2013) Storkel Speech-Language-Hearing critical thinking, discussions, hands-on learning, learning outcomes, reading assignments, research methods, undergraduate students
Using Creative Expression as a Tool for Increasing Scientific Communications and Understanding—Gregory Rudnick (2009) Rudnick Physics & Astronomy assignment design, critical thinking, group work, large course sections, rubrics, student engagement, student presentations, writing assignments
Exploring Travel across the Disciplines—Tony Rosenthal & Mary Klayder (2008) Klayder History collaborative teaching, critical thinking, honors course, interdisciplinary course, student engagement, writing assignments
Shaping Graduate Students’ Methodologies and Professional Values through Dialogue, Writing, and Group Projects—Chad Kraus (2011) Kraus Architecture assignment design, course design, critical thinking, graduate students, group work, peer review, rubrics, scaffolding, student engagement, undergraduate students
Thinking About the Process of Scientific Inquiry—Jen Roberts (2005) Roberts Geology collaborative teaching, critical thinking, graduate students, group work, labs, undergraduate students, writing assignments
Promoting Critical Thinking and Analysis in a Graduate-Level Course—Meagan Patterson (2012) Patterson Educational Psychology critical thinking, exams, graduate students, peer review, reading assignments, rubrics, scaffolding, student engagement, writing assignments
Digital Gender Story Project: Teaching Gender in the Digital Age—Ayu Saraswati (2009) Saraswati Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies critical thinking, scaffolding, small course sections, student presentations, technology, writing assignments
Using Evidence-Based Principles in Clinical Practice—Holly Storkel (2005) Storkel Speech-Language-Hearing assignment design, course design, critical thinking, graduate students, student presentations
Integrating Primary Scientific Literature into a Graduate Course on Environmental Engineering—Belinda Sturm (2008) Sturm Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering critical thinking, graduate students, rubrics, small course sections, writing assignments
Bridging Theory and Practice in the Athletic Training Classroom— Phill Vardiman (2008) Vardiman Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences assignment design, critical thinking, group work, problem-based learning
Testing for Deep Understanding—Ben Eggleston (2007) Eggleston Philosophy critical thinking, exams, large course sections
Sequential Development of Writing Skills—Richard Hale (2004) Hale Aerospace Engineering critical thinking, group work, multi-course assessment, writing assignments

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