Educational Psychology / Unit 6 EDP 0503 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Infusion or Free-Standing
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The idea
Critical thinking can be taught infused into subject lessons or in free-standing courses, and either works if it is implemented thoroughly and valued by teachers.
In practice
Evaluating historical sources in history class, versus a separate course in reasoning.
Where people slip
The real question behind the choice is transfer: whether the skill will carry into other subjects.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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