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7/4/2021

Let's Think about "Thinking" Before We Teach "Critical Thinking"

by Elizabeth Stice

The liberal arts have long claimed their value lies in teaching the skill of critical thinking. History teachers can be more effective if they give some thought to thinking, with insights from cognitive theory and behavioral psychology.

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Biases

Let's Think about "Thinking" Before We Teach "Critical Thinking"

by Elizabeth Stice