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A comparative study of critical thinking skills, dogmatism and American college testing program scores of Seventh-day Adventist college freshmen graduated from church related and public secondary schools TertiaryProblem: Development of critical thinking skills is commonly accepted as a desirable outcome of secondary education, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has also accepted this as one of the goals for its educational system. It was the purpose of the present... -
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... -
Classroom Media Literacy Tools for Combating Disinformation and Fake News Grade 3-Lifelong"While in the past students previously used more books and encyclopedias to conduct their research and complete their schoolwork, most now use online search engines such as Google. For this reason, media literacy is an essential component of the curriculum,... -
Communicating Through Questions Grade 1-LifelongStudies show many elementary and secondary teachers ask questions of their students that demand the lowest level of cognitive thinking. This article suggests three ways of using questions to enhance learning and to achieve better communication among students:... -
Creating Writing Assignments That Promote Perspective-Taking Skills Grade 11-TertiaryLoveless seeks strategies appropriate for college writing assignments which require students to consider the effects of their comments on their audience, a perspective-taking experience, hypothesizing that such experiences assist students in moving to higher... -
Creative Technical Writing as Problem Solving Grade 3-LifelongThis article shares the perspective that writing is a problem-solving activity. Instead of the traditional prewriting, writing, revising model, the authors present a problem solving model with four stages: preparation, incubation, illumination, and translation.... -
Critical Reflection - Impact and Implementation Considerations in Early Childhood Education and Care 0-2 years-Preschool“This paper reports on a research study that explored the impact and implementation of critical reflection as part of the National Quality Standard (NQS) in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). This research identified that critical reflection... -
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 Inquiry in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12England explains how teaching based on standards-based curriculums and 21st century skills can help achieve a variety of goals in the classroom. The article then describes methods for helping students become independent thinkers, including three powerful frameworks:... -
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... -
Cultivating Critical-Thinking Skills Through an Interdisciplinary Study of the Earth's Origin Grade 9-LifelongThoughtful perspectives are shared on this topic. -
Current Beats -Teaching English in our Times Grade 10-Grade 12This is a proposal for a one-semester course in teaching language arts through dialog about and analysis of literature and media forms of the 20th-21st centuries. Besides providing fascinating material for teaching literature and writing, significant questions... -
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,... -
Developing Values through the Imagination Kindergarten-Grade 12"In this essay, I argue that imaginative teaching and learning is essential in any type of values education, particularly if a constructivist view of values clarification (as opposed to values imposition) is favoured. As such, a warning is offered about... -
Distance Learners: Teaching and Assessing Information Literacy Tertiary-LifelongThis article discusses distance learners and teaching and assessing information literacy. Library support for these learners must follow learning outcomes assessment programs. It must emphasize the development of critical thinking skills and support culturally... -
Einstein's Brain Tertiary-LifelongEveryone always wanted a piece of Albert Einstein (an interview, a quote, a signature, a memento, whatever), and that obsession with him didn’t die when he did either. Are we mere automatons, or free beings created in the image of a loving God? This... -
Encouraging Active Learning Kindergarten-LifelongThe question 'What is Active Teaching and Active Learning?' is asked and answered in this article. Active teaching engages the students in learning. Five techniques are discussed: Inductive Reasoning (List, Group, Label); Think, Pair-Share; Write, Pair-Share;... -
Evidence of Things Grade 9-Grade 12High quality PowerPoint presentation lead students through the biblical foundations and scientific evidence of how our world and its inhabitants were formed. -
Faith Enablement for Civil Engineering - A Field Experiment Case Study Tertiary-LifelongCole gives an example of the factors that cause engineers to be skeptical about their professional undertakings. He reports on a field experiment in one of his courses using critical thinking for both interpretation of measured data and recognition of God's leading in the student's life. -
Faith-Learning Integration, Critical Thinking Skills, and Student Development in Christian Education Kindergarten-Tertiary"This theoretical paper proposes an active, critical-thinking skills model for the conduct of faith-learning integration that may guide teachers in developing courses that support students in developing the skills needed for independent faith-learning... -
Food Unit for High School English Class Grade 9-Grade 12Help your students develop critical thinking skills while learning more about foods through a series of non-fiction readings. A list of readings (with Internet links), informal writing prompts (reflecting a biblical worldview), major writing assignments (with... -
Getting Students to Think - Using Questions Effectively Kindergarten-Grade 12How can educators help students learn to think? Larry Burton and Donna Habenicht address effective ways of using questions to enhance the thinking capabilities of students. The authors state that students need guidance toward using higher level thinking skills.... -
Giving Children Roots and Wings 0-2 years-LifelongThis article considers the importance of teaching problem-solving skills and critical thinking to even young children. The author gives practical ways to foster these skills at home. -
Good Word Bible Studies Grade 9-LifelongThe Good Word Podcast is a 13-minute weekly discussion in which faculty from the School of Theology at Walla Walla University explore biblical and theological topics that are Bible-based, Christ-centered, and faith-strengthening. The lessons expand on the... -
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,... -
Human Dignity in the Midst of War Lessons Grade 7-Grade 12Help your students become informed global citizens and understand war’s complexities through engaging lessons spanning cultures and time presented at the 2012 NAD teacher convention. Students read and interpret case studies and short stories while listening... -
In Celebration of Curiosity - The 'R'chaeology of Christian Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongChristian teachers are the foundation of Christian higher education and their lives should model responsible, redemptive, and relevant behaviors in how they relate to both students and academic material. Training students to think critically and reflectively,... -
Inquiry Teaching in Higher Education - A Critical-Thinking Context Tertiary“The purpose of this article is to explore benefits and challenges of an inquiry-based approach within the paradigm of critical thinking in higher education. We have examined the biblical roots of an inquiry approach and will define inquiry and discuss... -
JAE Editorial: An Unchanging Mission in a Changing World Kindergarten-TertiaryIn recent years, the work world has changed, and many jobs now require workers to be flexible, collaborative, and creative. Unfortunately, education often still emphasizes routine and predictability. Instead, the author argues, schools need to place students... -
JAE Editorial: Using Writing to Train Thinkers Kindergarten-LifelongThis special writing issue addresses the connection between writing and the highest levels of cognitive processing. In his editorial, Ostrander supports direct-instruction that leads to authentic, purposeful writing activities. Articles in this issue include:... -
Language Arts for the Gifted Student Kindergarten-Grade 12Students who are gifted in language arts need to learn to use higher thinking skills in analyzing literature. They need encouragement and affirmation. This article also introduces the TAG (Talents and Gifts) curriculum developed by the Pacific Union Conference.... -
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,... -
Media Awareness - Hidden Persuaders Unit Grade 5-Grade 12Media messages surround our students who are influenced to buy, do, or be whatever the media is selling. The media often portrays a lifestyle that is not consistent with Christian values. Learning the "hidden persuaders" in advertising and politics can help students make better choices as they form their worldview. -
Meeting the Needs of the Gifted and Talented Kindergarten-Grade 12The gifted and talented student in a regular classroom is usually put in a position of being bored with work that is less than challenging. Rather than just giving them more work to do, they need an accelerated curriculum, an enriched curriculum, and an individualized... -
Multigenre Research Papers in the High School English Classroom Grade 9-Grade 12Resources from this 2018 NAD convention workshop will help you "integrate researching and communicating via multiple genres in order to deepen students' critical thinking, writing and researching skills." -
Not Mere Reflectors of Other Men's Thoughts Grade 11-TertiaryShared and discussed at a 2018 NAD convention breakout session, this short paper is titled A Critical Conceptual Examination of E. G. White’s Admonition: “Not Mere Reflectors of Other Men’s Thoughts.” -
PET 10-01: Panorama of Educational Thoughts Preschool-Grade 12Download Vaughn Jennings' January 2010 newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition features links to resources fostering art appreciation, creativity, and the power to think and do in Christian education. -
Postmodern Religious Educational Philosophy - An Oxymoron? TertiaryIs a religious educational philosophy relevant or even viable in the postmodern world? Or is a postmodern religious educational philosophy an oxymoron? An incongruous contradiction of terms? These are the fundamental questions discussed in a paper presented... -
Promoting Inquiry in the Elementary Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 8Since it is not always possible for students to directly experience the topics they are exploring, “the next best thing is for students to dig into the subject, exploring areas of interest and sharing their findings with their classmates.” In addition... -
Reading Like a Writer - Thinking, Experiencing, and Writing Enthusiastically Grade 1-Grade 12In order to teach students to think, teachers must, themselves, be thinkers. Since writers must be thinkers, teachers must also teach thinking when teaching writing. The teacher must model the whole process to teach writing well. To model writing, one must... -
Something to Talk About: Ideas for Teaching Literature and Writing Grade 9-LifelongWhat is the role of the Christian English teacher in the college literature and composition classroom? Scott Moncrieff states, "language provides the basis for communication and reflection, and for building relationships with our world, our fellow human... -
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,... -
Strategies for Making Any Classroom Extraordinary Kindergarten-Grade 12While all children may not be gifted, in the strict sense of the word, gifted education may be good for all children. Taylor shares ten hallmarks of successful gifted education programs that can make any school extraordinary. Topics include: Curriculum Compacting;... -
Taking Off the Training Wheels TertiaryThose responsible for delivering college and university education must determine the best way to structure the institution's academic environment to fulfill the mission of Adventist higher education. The authors review Kohlberg's theory of moral development... -
Teaching Art Appreciation Across the Grade Levels Kindergarten-Grade 12One excellent way to develop critical thinking skills is through a study of music, painting, sculpture, and architecture. This article includes three steps for teachers to introduce the arts into their classrooms, as well as four stages of questioning to lead... -
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. -
Technology - Teacher Bulletin Volume 5 Kindergarten-Grade 12Technology is becoming more and more an integral teaching tool in the classroom. This section is full of annotated links for all subject areas, techy articles, webquests, and ideas for making technology work in your classroom. -
The First Thing to Think About is Thinking Kindergarten-LifelongPractical suggestions for improving students' metacognitive skills by teaching them to re-assess their own methods of study and questioning. This article also addresses how help students conceptualize and improve their ability to retain information. -
The Fun Factor: How Active Enjoyment Impacts Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12In the prevailing atmosphere of testing, standards, and benchmarks, have educators lost sight of the objective of making learning fun? Morelan addresses the challenge of meeting the standards, yet still creating an environment where learning is enjoyable and... -
The Integration of Values and Learning - An Application to Accounting TertiaryFoster proposes a construct that will help accounting teachers in SDA schools of higher education begin integrating values and learning. New ideas are also proposed to those who have already begun. -
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 Place of Play in Twenty-first Century Classrooms - Evidence and Approaches Preschool-Kindergarten"Do our current ways of teaching our young children actually foster the development of effective skills and dispositions for twenty-first century living? A number of authors, (Pink, 2005; Golinkoff & Sharp 2009), have commented that solutions to the... -
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... -
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Grade 5-Grade 8This unit, based on Speare's novel, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, explores the concepts of forgiveness and loving one’s enemies within the context of colonial American history. Grade 5-8 students can explore these concepts while learning about the English... -
Tips - I Have a Question! Kindergarten-Grade 12To help students become critical thinkers, consider these practical suggestions on what to do when a student asks a question. -
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... -
Tolstoy and the Bible - A complex relationship Grade 11-Lifelong"A moral philosopher. A social reformer. A political critic. A great writer.A self-renouncing mystic. No one fits these descriptions as well as Leo Tolstoy, perhaps the greatest novelist Russia has produced. Tolstoy (1828-1910) wielded the pen not to... -
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 Questions to Drive Inquiry Kindergarten-Grade 12“Literal questions do have a place in the classroom. But limiting a lesson to these types of questions will not ensure that students think deeply. In this article, [the authors] offer advice about two types of questions that can facilitate students’... -
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... -
What I ‘C’ is a Crucial Tool in our Schools Kindergarten-Grade 8Critical thinking, compassion, contemplation and celebration are important attributes of authentic Christianity that should be fostered in our students. Make Jesus Real is "a school-based values education project, a philosophy for a whole school,... -
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... -
​Critical Thinking, the Bible, and the Christian Preschool-Tertiary"Educators in Adventist schools face challenges posed by the influences of secularism in public education when they choose a textbook, look for a video to illustrate a point, and even when they select articles for students to read. The question 'How do...