Learning Skills

Learning Skills

References and Additional Web Resources

References

Facione, P.A. (1990). Critical thinking: A statement of expert consensus for purposes of educational assessment and instruction. Retrieved January 20, 2004, from http://www.insightassessment.com/pdf_files/DEXadobe.pdf   

Ferrett, S. (1996). Peak performance: Success in college and beyond. McGraw-Hill Education.

Maiorana, V. (1992). Critical thinking across the curriculum: building the analytical classroom. Blommington, Ind: ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills: EDINFO Press.

Critical thinking. (2000). Retrieved December 15, 2003, from University of Wollongong, Uni Learning Web site: http://unilearning.uow.edu.au/critical/1a-2.html

Additional web resources

The following websites provide further helpful information. You can google other sites by using suitable search terms, but try to ensure the sites you use are reliable sites.

Critical Thinking
http://unilearning.uow.edu.au

Critical Thinking Skills:
Paul, Binker, Jensen and Kreklau’s ‘35 Dimensions of Critical Thought’ elaborate what critical thinking is about and the skills involved.
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/envrnmnt/drugfree/sa3crit.htm

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: or, Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources
http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/evalcrit.html

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