GetTextbooks.com
 Compare Price & Save up to 90%
Search by multiple ISBN, single ISBN, title, author, etc ...

  
The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking-Concepts and Tools (Thinker's Guide)

By Richard Paul, Linda Elder

ISBN: 9780944583104

Published: 2001

Number of Pages: 23

Edition: 5th

Binding: Paperback


Pricing & Availability:
Additional Details:

Product Type: Book

Publisher: Foundation for Critical Thinking

Description: The essence of critical thinking concepts and tools distilled into a 20-page pocket-size guide. It is a critical thinking supplement to any textbook or course. It is best used in conjunction with the Analytic Thinking Guide. Everyone thinks; it is our nature to do so. But much of our thinking, left to itself, is biased, distorted, partial, uninformed or down-right prejudiced. Yet the quality of our life and that of what we produce, make, or build depends precisely on the quality of our thought. Shoddy thinking is costly, both in money and in quality of life. Excellence in thought, however, must be systematically cultivated. Critical thinking is the art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it. Critical thinking is, self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. It requires rigorous standards of excellence and mindful command of their use. It entails effective communication and problem solving abilities and a commitment to overcoming our native egocentrism and sociocentrism. This miniature guide focuses on of the essence of critical thinking concepts and tools distilled into pocket size. For faculty it provides a shared concept of critical thinking. For students it is a critical thinking supplement to any textbook for any course. Faculty can use it to design instruction, assignments, and tests in any subject. Students can use it to improve their learning in any content area. Its generic skills apply to all subjects. For example, critical thinkers are clear as to the purpose at hand and the question at issue. They question information, conclusions, and points of view. They strive to be clear, accurate, precise, and relevant. They seek to think beneath the surface, to be logical, and fair. They apply these skills to their reading and writing as well as to their speaking and listening. They apply them in history, science, math, philosophy, and the arts; in professional and personal life.


International Standard Book Number: 0944583105

Main Entry - Personal Name
   - Personal name: Paul, Richard.

Title Statement
   - Title: Miniature guide to critical thinking :
   - Remainder of title: concepts & tools /
   - Statement of responsibility, etc.: by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder.

Varying Form of Title
   - Title proper/short title: Critical thinking : concepts & tools

Publication, Distribution, etc. (Imprint)
   - Place of publication, distribution, etc.: Dillon Beach, CA:
   - Name of publisher, distribution, etc.: Foundation for Critical Thinking,
   - Date of publication, distribution, etc.: 2001.

Physical Description
   - Extent: 19 p. :
   - Other physical details: ill. ;
   - Dimensions: 14 cm.

Subject Added Entry - Topical Term
   - Topical term or geographic name entry element: Critical thinking.
   - Topical term or geographic name entry element: Decision making.
   - Topical term or geographic name entry element: Problem solving.

Added Entry - Personal Name
   - Personal name: Elder, Linda,
   - Dates associated with a name: 1962-

Added Entry - Corporate Name
   - Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element: Foundation for critical thinking.


Home | iPhone App | Sell Books | Browse | Professors | Webmasters

[ Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | India ]

[ CDs | DVDs ]

Copyright © 2003-2024 GetTextbooks.com