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Critical thinking among environmental health undergraduates and implications for the profession
Guang Jin1, Thomas J Bierma, James T Broadbear
1Department of Health Sciences, Illinois State University, Normal 61790, USA. gjin@ilstu.edu
Abstract:
During a study conducted in 2000-2002, the critical-thinking dispositions of undergraduate environmental health students at Illinois State University were found to have significant shortcomings. The critical-thinking-disposition scores were comparable to those of other undergraduates throughout the United States and Canada; nevertheless, these findings have significant implications for environmental health academic programs and the profession. Environmental health professionals commonly confront "ill-structured" problems, for which critical thiking is an essential skill. In addition, the challenges faced by the profession in terms of recognition, funding, and public support require a high level of critical thinking. This paper provides a number of recommendations for academic programs and professionals.
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