Dear Aron and all
Thanks Sandra for sharing the link to the Plymouth guide – and I’d echo Joe’s recommendations of Brookfield’s work too.
In terms of resources to use with students, I was going to suggest that my own ‘pack’ hosted on the HEA website may be of use – see
https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/resource/critical-thinking-what-question -
but I’ve just checked and for some reason since the site was updated some of the content is missing – there should have been a set of notes for presenters/participants there and also an MP3 file
too …. I’ve attached the notes and the transcript of the sound file to this email … and have also contacted the HEA to ask them to restore the materials there too …
Best wishes
John
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Sent: 24 September 2015 12:38
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This still works:
Best,
S
On 24 September 2015 at 12:07, Sara Maria Camacho Felix <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Dear Aron,
I tend to avoid using specific texts because I find many have on tick box exercises that I worry can sometime over simplify the process of critical thinking if the text isn't engaged with fully - meaning the exercises can be done without considering some of
the deeper thinking that the texts are asking for.
Having said that, there are a few texts that I do find work well. I like the first one because it starts from questions, which is what drives critical thinking, and the book engages with assumptions from both a descriptive perspective as well as a values perspective.
The book is Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking by Browne and Keeley. I think they are on their 10th or 11th edition at this point (I have the 8th edition)
The other one I like because it uses a lot of readings and links critical thinking to writing and argument. That is Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing: A Brief Guide to Argument by Barnet and Bedau. It too is on its 7th or 8th iteration.
Hope this helps,
Sara Felix
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Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 11:33 AM
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Dear all,
I know this topic has been raised in previous years, so apologise for the repetition, but my colleagues and I are seeking to establish current good practice in the area of critical thinking skills for students in HE (undergrad and postgrad).
We currently use a range of study skills texts, including Cottrell, but were wondering if anyone else has any critical thinking resources that they find particularly useful? We are very aware that different students prefer different approaches at different
times, and are trying to find a way of meeting the needs of these different students.
Many thanks in advance for any advice or thoughts.
Best wishes,
Aron Truss
Learning Support Tutor
Portsmouth Business School, University of Portsmouth, UK
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Sandra Sinfield
University Teaching Fellow
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