The Impact of College Residence on the Development of Critical Thinking Skills in College Freshmen.

Inman, Patricia; Pascarella, Ernest

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ERIC Number: EJ583259

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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The Impact of College Residence on the Development of Critical Thinking Skills in College Freshmen.

Inman, Patricia; Pascarella, Ernest

Journal of College Student Development, v39 n6 p557-68 Nov-Dec 1998

Building on the foundation of research on how critical thinking develops during college and on the extensive research on differences in the resident and commuter student experiences, this article explores aspects of the college experience that might be associated with cognitive development. Analyzes data from six institutions representing 326 resident and 316 commuter students. (Author/MKA)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Freshmen, College Housing, Commuting Students, Critical Thinking, Higher Education, On Campus Students, Student Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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