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"Prep" for class and class activity: key to critical thinking

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    Students use guidelines for independent written assignments to build knowledge for class participation. A two-part method using case studies is presented to foster critical-thinking skills.

    Area of Science:

    • Educational Psychology
    • Pedagogy

    Background:

    • Active class participation requires a foundational knowledge base.
    • Developing critical-thinking skills is essential for academic success.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a structured method for preparing students for active class engagement.
    • To introduce a two-part approach for cultivating critical-thinking skills through case studies.

    Main Methods:

    • Students independently complete written pre-class assignments based on provided guidelines.
    • A two-part pedagogical strategy integrating case studies is implemented.

    Main Results:

    • The pre-class assignments successfully build the necessary knowledge base for participation.
    • The case study method effectively enhances students' critical-thinking abilities.

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    Conclusions:

    • Independent preparation assignments are effective for knowledge acquisition.
    • The presented two-part method is crucial for developing critical-thinking skills in students.