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resources facilitating the skill of purposeful and reflective analysis or evaluation of information and beliefs from a biblical worldview
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An Exploration of Using Examples and Non-Examples to Develop the Skill of Critical Thinking in Students Kindergarten-Tertiary“In the context of fast-paced and social media driven news and information consumption, the central importance of developing the ability of students to think critically is difficult to overstate. It is vital that students receive an education that includes... -
Appropriate Music in Worship Grade 7-LifelongWorship reflects the spiritual progress of the church. Both personal and congregational, it constitutes a true barometer of the spiritual condition of the people. Pastor A. Aeschlimann emphasizes that what is necessary and important is not to go to the house... -
Conditionals - If Then Statements Grade 8-Grade 12Follow this step-by-step procedure to apply biblical concepts to truth relationships between the conditional, its inverse, its converse, and its contrapositive. -
Critical Reading of Original Articles in Health Grade 10-LifelongThe ultimate goal of developing research in medicine and public health, and of communicating its results, is to use that knowledge as a basis for professional practice. Because research-based practice depends on the findings of published scientific studies,... -
Critical Thinking - Practical Strategies for Teaching and Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12“What does critical thinking look like in the classroom? What strategies can be used to facilitate critical thinking?” According to Faul, a classroom that emphasizes critical thinking is a safe space that is collaborative and provides for visual... -
Critical Thinking and the Media Kindergarten-LifelongWe are inevitably influenced by what the media blitz hits us with every day. We become like what we behold and it is important to critically sift through the barrage, recognize bias, understand the various persuasion techniques used, make informed decisions about fact, fiction, opinion, and to dig for Truth. -
Critical Thinking Skills Grade 9-LifelongThe process of writing is also the process of thinking. Leading students away from the misconception that writing is an event is the focus of this article. This article suggests ways a teacher can cultivate critical thinking and writing by providing opportunities... -
Developing a Classroom Culture of Thinking - A Whole School Approach Kindergarten-Grade 8"One of the primary objectives of schooling should involve the teaching of tools for lifelong learning. As a result, many educators place a high priority on empowering students with thinking skills such as the ability to reason, to make informed judgements,... -
Great Teaching Must Inspire Great Thinking Tertiary-LifelongThis article addresses some of the perennial issues that arise when schools attempt to teach students to think. Teaching critical and independent thinking does not appear to hinge on the controversy between the merits of teacher-centered or student-centered... -
Helping Students to Think Critically Kindergarten-LifelongTeachers are not the exclusive providers of knowledge, but are experienced guides who develop students' skills and attitudes needed for lifelong self-directed inquiry. Interest must be stimulated, an environment created, written assignments with teacher feedback,... -
JAE Editorial: The True Confrontation Kindergarten-LifelongConfrontation has connotations for the younger generation of social protest. Traditionally the concept is positive, intended to move people one step closer to liberation. Teachers have been heroic confronters and Christ's followers have a mandate for confrontation.... -
Learning to Think at Christian Universities - Philosophical Issues Tertiary"Critical thinking has not traditionally been a strength of Christian colleges. If we are to address this problem, we must examine the philosophical concerns about whether the goal of critical thinking is truly appropriate for Christian education, and... -
Learning to Think in Christian Universities TertiaryIn recent years, secular education has increasingly focused on students and critical thinking; in Christian schools this has not been the case. Studies have repeatedly shown that, regardless of one's theoretical position, student participation in the learning... -
Literary Clubs: Enhancing Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing Skills Grade 11-LifelongForming literary clubs is one way of enriching the curriculum and motivating in-coming freshmen to think, read, and write critically at a college level. Daley discusses the educator's role in assisting students who arrive at college with inadequate reading,... -
Orders and Chance in Nature and Scripture - Towards a Basis for Constructive Dialogue Grade 12-LifelongThe author discusses "two aspects related to the fundamental questions being addressed by science and theology. These are the concepts of order and chance." After defining the terms he then discusses how they have developed in the scientific context... -
Scientific Article Reading Report Tertiary-LifelongThis example can be used to make a scientific reading report. Created by the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Research Methodology; University of Montemorelos. -
Speaking Out: Are Teachers Ready to Teach Pupils to Think? Kindergarten-LifelongEfforts to encourage higher-order thinking skills in K-12 students will fail unless teachers become conscious of and apply these skills. College graduates do not demonstrate the operative knowledge needed in higher-order thinking. Reference is made to Harvey,... -
Techniques for the Elaboration of Questions Grade 1-TertiaryTo question well is to teach well. The fine art of teaching rests on the skillful employment of questioning more than on anything else; for it is the guide to clear and vivid ideas, incites the imagination, stimulates thought, and encourages action. -
The Future of Education - Are We Ready? Grade 9-TertiaryAlcock notes that the current educational system was designed during the industrial revolution, when students needed preparation for working in factories. A new model is needed that will “meet the different needs of contemporary learners as well as the... -
The Meaning of this Hour - Teaching Higher-Order Thinking as a Pathway to Better Learning Outcomes and Behaviour Modification Grade 5-Grade 12“A rapidly changing society has created the need for a new kind of graduate. The workplace is looking for conversance in higher-order thinking and emotional intelligence. While the predisposition of the student has been seen to be a significant factor... -
The Other Hat - Teaching Discernment in the Twenty-first Century Kindergarten-Grade 12"The 21st century is placing new demands on teachers and schools. Children are growing up in a society that is characterised by exponential change, escalating social issues and everchanging technology. Because of this rapidly changing culture, our students... -
The Rest of the Story - Why and How to Teach Research Skills Grade 6-TertiaryThe importance of checking the facts, evaluating truthfulness, learning research skills and critical thinking skills are basic to being an educated Christian. Library instruction helps to develop the strategies of research. Instructors should cooperate with... -
Thinking About Writing Kindergarten-TertiaryThe relation between mental processes and writing skills. Writing is a complex and symbolic activity that requires observation, imagination, and discipline. Dissatisfaction with the focus on the end-product has resulted in a discussion of the kinds of thinking... -
Tips - Ways to Improve Critical Thinking Kindergarten-Grade 8The keywords and questions in this article can be used to develop all levels of thinking within the cognitive domain of Bloom's Taxonomy. The results will be improved attention to detail, increased comprehension and expanded problem solving skills. The 6 levels... -
Using Constructive Feedback and Questioning Strategies to Increase Student Learning Grade 1-Grade 8Constructive feedback and questioning strategies have substantial positive impacts on student learning and motivation. This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation handout provides an overview of formative assessment concepts and strategies. -
Using Numbers to Teach Critical Thinking Kindergarten-LifelongMath phobia is evident in the college statistics classes and can be traced to attitudes towards numbers developed in elementary or secondary school. While learning to appreciate how numbers (mathematics) functions in society, how they can be used as a tool... -
Using the Bible to Stimulate Critical Thinking Tertiary-LifelongThis article lists five ways to use the Bible to expand students' intellectual capacities in a wide variety of subjects. Using the Scriptures to stimulate interest, generate respect for God's Word, and to teach students how to think, are integral parts of... -
Writing Across the Curriculum: The Accent is on Learning Kindergarten-LifelongInvolving teachers from every discipline in teaching writing offers a workable means of improving the quality of student writing. The goal of writing is to communicate effectively and efficiently. A cross-disciplinary writing program will have wider appeal...