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Peer reviewedNelson, Craig E. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1994
The relationship between collaborative learning and some major theoretical and empirical approaches to fostering critical thinking are examined. Three frameworks for combining collaborative learning and critical thinking are suggested: use of mental models, creation of discourse communities, and creation of disciplinary discourse communities. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Discourse Communities
