An Exploration of Using Examples and Non-Examples to Develop the Skill of Critical Thinking in Students

Abstract

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 the teaching of critical thinking that moves beyond the assumption that students will acquire these skills incidentally and instead explicitly teaches students how to think critically. This article explores some possible methods for teaching critical thinking skills.