Sydney schools go it alone amid debate about how ‘critical thinking’ should be taught.
Published 9 August 2019
In her reporting of how one school has implemented the teaching of critical thinking skills as part of their curriculum, Jordan Baker has promoted positive portrayal of the work of teachers and schools. Readers gain an improved understanding of how one school is working towards supporting students to gain an improved ability to solve problems, communicate ideas and analyse information.
We also learn about how these critical thinking skills are integrated into the broader curriculum. The article is well researched, using a wide range of interviews including Dr Phil Lambert who researched these “soft skills” for NESA, and Professor Daniel Willingham from the University of Virginia. The perspectives gained in the interviews help the reader to develop a critical understanding of the issues and challenges discussed in the article. It also provides alternative perspectives to support depth of analysis for the reader. It encourages us to learn more about this important issue as we consider how our curriculum will be revised based on the findings of the Masters Review.
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https://www.smh.com.au/education/as-debate-rages-about-how-critical-thinking-should-be-taught-some-sydney-schools-are-working-it-out-for-themselves-20190808-p52f5x.html
