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Lawson, Anton E. – American Biology Teacher, 1979
Discusses how biology teachers can design or adapt existing laboratory and field experiences to promote reflective thinking and self-regulation of students. (HM)
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Inquiry
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Traugh, Cecilia E. – Clearing House, 1977
This discussion of thinking skills is designed to related historiographical meanings with the overall process of historical inquiry. Using the definitions provided as a guide, the history teacher can more adequately formulate questions and teaching objectives. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Definitions, Historiography, History Instruction
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Bowman, Richard F., Jr. – College Teaching, 1985
The traditional college curriculum is seen as a collection of answers for students who do not yet have the questions; an alternative approach that nurtures students' capacities for inquiry is suggested and outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Instruction, Critical Thinking, Educational Change
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Bond, David – Social Studies Review, 1990
Argues that secondary economics teachers must help students learn to apply fundamental economics concepts to real problems. Advocates the critical thinking approach. Outlines goals, objectives, content, and procedures for an inquiry lesson that teaches the concepts land, labor, and capital through a problem-solving, hypothesis-testing method.…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Critical Thinking, Economics Education, Hypothesis Testing