Cases on Teaching Critical Thinking through Visual Representation Strategies

Download or read book Cases on Teaching Critical Thinking through Visual Representation Strategies written by Shedletsky, Leonard J. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important aspects of a comprehensive education involves teaching students to analyze arguments and form their own opinions based on available information. Visual and graphical mapping strategies are useful in helping students to consider problems from a variety of perspectives. Cases on Teaching Critical Thinking through Visual Representation Strategies brings together research from scholars and professionals in the field of education to provide new insights into the use of visual aids for student development in reasoning and critical thinking. This essential reference source will enable academics, researchers, and practitioners in fields such as education, business, and technology to more effectively foster students’ critical thinking skills.