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Assessing and Improving the Quality of Group Critical Thinking Exhibited in the Final Projects of Collaborative Learning Groups

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Schamber, Jon F.; Mahoney, Sandra L. – Journal of General Education, 2006

The development of critical thinking skills is a fundamental educational objective and is regarded as an essential component of the general education of college students. To further this objective, this study investigates instructional strategies for improving the thinking skills of college students engaged in collaborative learning endeavors.…

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Cooperative Learning, Group Discussion