Dynamic Learning: Designing a Hidden Pedagogy to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills Development

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-156
Author(s):  
Christine Rivers ◽  
Ian Kinchin
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Dynamic Learning ◽  
The One

Practitioners consider critical thinking skills to be vital for survival in business. Business schools should use such insight wisely by strategically embedding critical thinking skills in the curriculum at module and program levels. Practitioners even go further and say it is the one aspect that cannot be automated and probably the most valuable in functioning as an oppositional power to the “shallows of the internet.” However, we have to keep in mind that developing critical thinking skills is a learning process in itself, one that is cyclical, multilinear, and omnidirectional, and it needs to be integrated as a pedagogy, not just a learning outcome, so it can become an academic habit of mind. The article demonstrates how critical thinking can be enhanced by embedding it as a pedagogy at module level.

scholarly journals Mechatronics: Experiential Learning and the Stimulation of Thinking Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Maki K. Habib ◽  
Fusaomi Nagata ◽  
Keigo Watanabe
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Experimental Systems

The development of experiential learning methodologies is gaining attention, due to its contributions to enhancing education quality. It focuses on developing competencies, and build-up added values, such as creative and critical thinking skills, with the aim of improving the quality of learning. The interdisciplinary mechatronics field accommodates a coherent interactive concurrent design process that facilitates innovation and develops the desired skills by adopting experiential learning approaches. This educational learning process is motivated by implementation, assessment, and reflections. This requires synergizing cognition, perception, and behavior with experience sharing and evaluation. Furthermore, it is supported by knowledge accumulation. The learning process with active student’s engagement (participation and investigation) is integrated with experimental systems that are developed to facilitate experiential learning supported by properly designed lectures, laboratory experiments, and integrated with course projects. This paper aims to enhance education, learning quality, and contribute to the learning process, while stimulating creative and critical thinking skills. The paper has adopted a student-centered learning approach and focuses on developing training tools to improve the hands-on experience and integrate it with project-based learning. The developed experimental systems have their learning indicators where students acquire knowledge and learn the target skills through involvement in the process. This is inspired by collaborative knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and interactive discussions. The learning outcomes from lectures and laboratory experiments are synergized with the project-based learning approach to yield the desired promising results and exhibit the value of learning. The effectiveness of the developed experimental systems along with the adopted project-based learning approach is demonstrated and evaluated during laboratory sessions supporting different courses at Sanyo-Onoda City University, Yamaguchi, Japan, and at the American University in Cairo.

scholarly journals KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DENGAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING

Eksponen ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
Berta Apriza
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
The Social ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Mathematical Problems ◽  
The One

Education functions to upgrading, forming, character and develop civilization nation. Having the ability to think and actions to effective and creative in the realm of abstract and concrete can be used as self development independently. Students need to armed with critical thinking skills, systematic, logical, creative, and cooperate effectively to obtain, choose, and manage an information. Mathematics learning is directed to develop critical thinking skills and discussed open and objective because mathematics having strong and structure clear and links between the concept of the one with another concept. By analyzing learning needs of mathematics, formulate and designed a learning programs, choose a strategies and evaliated them correctly to get good results. The ability critical thinking is very important in studying new matter and that known way, and learn to ask effectively and reach a conclusion consistent with the facts. Mathematic learning with problem based learning is the concept of better used activity of the student during learning. In accordance with statements from Westwood (2008: 31) stated that PBL: 1) propel oneself directly in learning, 2) prepared students to critical thinking and analytical, 3) give opportunity to students to identify, find and use numerous this approuch in should think, 4) is the learning is very closely related to the real world and motivate students, 5) involving activeness in integrating information and skills of various the discipline, and 6) knowledge and strategy by the possibility of will be maintained and tranferred to the learning situation other, improve the ability to communicate and the social skills needed to cooperation and teamwork. By chance the learning process as an alternative in solving mathematical problems with using the ability critical think an to cultivate the scientific attitude of student.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KONSEP MODUL IPA TERPADU DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA

BIOLOVA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Atikah Nur Azizah ◽  
Hening Widowati ◽  
Muhfahroyin Muhfahroyin
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Direct Experience ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Module Development

Abstract: The science learning process emphasizes providing direct experience to develop competencies in order to be able to explore and understand the nature around scientifically. students can gain direct experience, so they can add strength to accept and apply the concepts they have learned. Integrated science learning deals with the way students think and develop critical thinking skills. These skills include the ability to think critically, think creatively, and problem solving abilities. Modules are printed teaching materials that are designed to be independently studied by students, Module development is done to improve students' critical thinking skills.

scholarly journals ELABORATING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN TEFL METHODOLOGY SUBJECT

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-158
Author(s):  
Yohanes Gatot Sutapa Yuliana
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Authentic Texts ◽  
Learning Agents ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Effective Use

Elaborating Critical Thinking Skills in TEFL Methodology subject has become one of the 21st century trends, prioritized in the pedagogic process of language courses. Lecturers as facilitators, motivators, boosters, co-learners and inspirational model are the foundation of innovative creativity to adapt and modify comprehensively, and integrate them in their teaching projects contextually; while, the learners themselves play as the active target of learning agents. This modern TEFL Methodology critically makes use of either authentic texts or real texts that are also confronted by the need to approach texts critically. This was revealed in this research, focused on the learners’ activities that enthusiastically engage critical thinking skills in their learning process. It runs actively, innovatively, creatively, dialogically, democratically and in a critical and interactive atmosphere. The importance of applying critical thinking skills in language learning process can empower learners to maximize the objective of TEFL Methodology learning target both oral and written in accordance with their social context. Learners enter in any task using the target language which contains the elements such as identification, investigation, analysis and problem solving then they must think critically. These kinds of communicative task are commonplace for they engage the learners in authentic communication settings. This is impressive and meaningful for the learners. Thus, recommending success in TEFL Methodology subject – as in life - requires effective use of language practically along with some measure of critical thinking.

Examining the Benefits of Integrating Social Media Into the Classroom

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Elisha Wohleb ◽  
Leane B. Skinner ◽  
Maria Martinez Witte
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Digital Citizenship ◽  
Communication Research

Technology is ever-changing in the society we live in. Social media is one of the most popular technologies used fervently among our youth. Educators must recognize the opportunity to utilize familiar resources to engage our students in the learning process. In addition, social media can enhance collaboration, communication, research, discussion, and critical thinking skills. Furthermore, social media can provide educators the opportunity to model and teach the importance of digital citizenship. This chapter supports the benefits of integrating social media into the classroom as well as provides information on how to overcome concerns associated with implementing social media.

Barriers of Inculcating Critical Thinking Skills in Teaching and Learning Process

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 4004-4006
Author(s):  
Jamil Abd Baser ◽  
Rasidayanty Saion ◽  
Siti Salwa Ab Manap ◽  
Azman Hasan ◽  
Abdul Rasid Abdul Razzaq
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills

scholarly journals Teaching Teachers To Think: Reflective Journaling As A Strategy To Enhance Students Understanding And Practice Of Academic Writing

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Watson
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Writing Process ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Effective Strategy ◽  
Reflective Journaling ◽  
Reflective Journal ◽  
Factors Influencing

The value of reflective journaling as an effective strategy to enhance learning has been explored by several writers. Many see it as a way of approaching learning to enhance the understanding of factors influencing or hindering the learning process and the development of meaning through critical thinking skills. The underlying purpose of the study is to explore the possibility of introducing the reflective journal into the teaching of academic writing as a strategy to improve students’ understanding of the different expository methods employed as part of the writing process.

scholarly journals A Course in Critical Thinking for PhD Students in Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology: Classical Experiments in Biochemistry

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos B. Hirschberg
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Student Evaluation ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Scientific Problem ◽  
Interactive Environment ◽  
Key Topics ◽  
The One ◽  
Phd Thesis

This essay presents and discusses an eight-session seminar course designed to develop critical thinking skills in doctoral biochemistry students by exposing them to classical experiments in biochemistry. During each 2.5 session, different key topics of the discovery and development of biochemical concepts are discussed. Before each session, students are required to read the one or two classical papers. The size of the seminar course and the seating of the students are critical to make this a highly interactive environment for all students to participate in the critique and re-designing of key experiments, including control experiments, which helped formulate these classical concepts. Final student evaluation of the course’s goals has two equal components: Course participation and a final take home exam due two weeks after the course is completed. Together with the take home exam students are also required to write an evaluation of the course, preferably no longer than half a page. Students’ comments of the course have been uniformly positive. The author notes the sooner students are exposed to this manner of thinking, the better they will be equipped to choose an appropriate mentor and contribute creatively to attempt to solve the scientific problem of their PhD thesis.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN BIOLOGI DI KELAS X MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI 1 MEDAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nova Yunita Manik ◽  
Zulkifli Simatupang
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Range Limit ◽  
Student Learning Outcome ◽  
The Relationship

                This research aims to determine how critical thinking skills and student learning outcome in biology subject (Ecosystem Chapter) and how the relationship between both of them in 1st Grade Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Medan Learning Year 2015/2016. The population in this study is all of 1st grade student in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Medan Learning Year 2015/2016 totaling 390 student. The sampel method is purposive sampling with a sample 40 student. This research is a descriptive study, with a instrument (questionnaire) totaling 31 item about critical thinking skills and 36 item about student learning outcome with data collecting tools. From the analysis of student critical thinking data are categorized enough with 61-76 range limit by 22 student (55%) and student learning outcomes are also categorized enough with (62-77) range limit by 19 students (47,5%). Base on data requirement test known that there is a siqnificant positive relationship between critical thinking with student learning outcomes, but it have low correlation shown by the correlation coefficient percentage where the contribution percentage of 0,014% for critical thinking with student learning outcomes.Keywords:  Critical Thinking, Learning Outcomes, Ecosystem

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