Higher Education

Definitions, tools, and papers from the Critical Thinking Community, including examples from multiple disciplines, ways of constructing assignments, and more.

Summary article by expert Linda Nilson on various approaches to critical thinking, with a useful list of references.

"This paper identifies a 5-step framework that can be implemented in virtually any teaching or training setting to effectively move learners toward critical thinking. This interdisciplinary model, which is built upon existing theory and best practices in cognitive development, effective learning
environments, and outcomes-based assessment, provides teachers with a useful framework."

Critical Thinking Community's resources and information on assessment of critical thinking.

AAC&U rubric for assessing critical thinking.

AAC&U rubric for assessing creative thinking, related to critical thinking.

AAC&U rubric for assessing inquiry and analysis skills.

Journal article reflecting UHD's experience with transparent teaching and problem solving.

Issue dedicated to transparency and problem-centered learning.

Mary-Ann Winkelmes is the most prominent scholar of transparency in teaching practices. This site from UNLV features her collection of resources.

This piece provides a summary of the components of teaching transparency.