411 Teaching Critical Thinking: Mission Impossible?

Thursday, March 15, 2012: 2:15 PM-4:15 PM
Convention Center: Room 103
NASPE/Higher Education
Speakers: Kristen Dieffenbach1; Melissa A. Murray2; and Wesley R. Meeteer1, (1)West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, (2)University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Preparing student coaches and student teachers for internship experiences and beyond requires more than just providing teaching and coaching models, theories and in-depth content knowledge. For success in real world application, students need to develop critical thinking, reflective and decision making skills. These tools provide a filter and analytical abilities; the foundation for professionalism. This workshop will provide guidelines and best practices for scaffolding critical thinking and reflection throughout an undergraduate program of study.