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Gagne-Briggs Theory

Students . The means that a tutor uses to deliver content in a class largely provoke students either into thinking critically or switch off Part II

Critical thinking is a subject of much interest and as a result of great debate in the higher education echelons . Critical thinking is described as the ability of student to reflect logically on any subject without the attendant bias that more often than not prejudices the thought train , thus influencing choices and /or decisions . Individuals can be trained in critical thinking . The instruction in critical thinking

would take the form of divergent teaching methodologies adopted by lecturers and professors . There are those who take the path of discussing the controversial issues of the day . The discussions are conducted in an amiable way that encourages learners to open up and give their thoughts on the subject . With the lecturer 's expert guidance , discussion is directed and stimulated in a manner that everyone feels unhindered in proffering their views (Bransford , 1979

There are those tutors who adapt their curriculum to achieve specific end . As illustrated in Tsui text , tutor can adapt writing of essays into their student class work . Such writing assignments are designed in a thought provoking manner , which stimulates the student 's critical thinking ability . In the first article , understanding and developing controversial issues in college courses , the approach utilized is one of identifying a controversial issue

that may be currently in the public arena and discussing it in class While the move may be well intentioned , it may not produce the desired result-inbuilt capacity to think critically . This is why most students would treat such discussions as appetizer ' before the main of discussion . The approach developed by fostering critical thinking through effective pedagogy is more feasible as student through repeated written assignments think critically...

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