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Critical Thinking Curriculum Model

Critical Thinking Curriculum Model. Bill Robertson University of Texas at El Paso Teacher Education Department Science & Technology Education. Not the CTCM.

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Critical Thinking Curriculum Model

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  1. Critical Thinking Curriculum Model Bill Robertson University of Texas at El Paso Teacher Education Department Science & Technology Education

  2. Not the CTCM The well-educated individual is not a certified product but a self acquiring wisdom, with each step along the journey important in its own right. John Goodlad Process over product

  3. Critical Thinking Curriculum Model • Educational Components • Technology Components • Assessment Components • Community Components

  4. Backward Planning Design

  5. Brings Relevancy to the Classroom • Inquiry-Based Multidisciplinary Approach • Utilizes Computer Technology • Focuses on Current Global Issues • Integrates Effective Learning and Teaching Practices

  6. Multidisciplinary Approach • Political • Scientific • Social/Cultural • Economic

  7. Sample Concept Map - T1 Concepts = 7 Hierarchies = 10 Total = 17

  8. Sample Concept Map - T4 Concepts = 13 Hierarchies = 20 Total = 33

  9. The Conclusions • Sample increased in overall science content understanding • Shown overall and in both gender and grade level analysis • Sample increased in overall problem solving scores • Shown overall and in grade level analysis • Both areas contribute to critical thinking skills • Attitudes didn’t change significantly No matter if the students liked science or not, enjoyed computers or not, the CTCM approach helped to increase science content understanding and problem solving abilities.

  10. Questions? Thanks for your cooperation and participation! Bill

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