Develop the Territory under Your Hat—THINK!
Critical Thinking: A Workout For A Stronger Mind
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Writing has often been used to assess learning in classrooms; however, little time has been devoted to write-to-learn activities. Several researchers concurred that content area critical thinking and writing can be used to assist learning in three primary ways to gain relevant knowledge and experience in preparing for new activities, to review and consolidate what is known or has been learned, and to reformulate and extend ideas and experiences (Atwell, 1998; Murray, 1996; Avery, 1993; Graves, 1991; Langer & Applebee, 1987; Gere, 1985; Applebee, 1981; Britton, 1975).
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Develop the Territory under Your Hat—THINK! Critical Thinking: A Workout for a Strong Healthy Mind provides insight on students’ ability to utilize higher order thinking skills. With the help of America’s Choice Program on critical thinking and writing skills, key concepts and definitions of writing and critical thinking are discussed. Various aspects of the America’s Choice Program were discussed with related goals and objectives.
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Dr. Billups received her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Change from Fielding Graduate University, and both an Educational Specialist Certificate (CAGS) and an MEd from Cambridge College, with a BS from Georgia Southern University. She holds Georgia certifications in Leadership and Administration, Middle Grades Education, Endorsements in Gifted/Talented, and Teacher Support Specialist.