Developing Critical Thinkers: Challenging Adults to Explore Alternative Ways of Thinking and Acting1989 Winner of the Cyril O. Houle World Award for Literature in Adult Education This award-winning book offers a practical, straightforward guide to helping adults develop their critical thinking skills in four key arenas of adult life: in their personal relationships, in their workplaces, in their political involvements, and in their responses to the media. |
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What It Means to Think Critically | 3 |
Recognizing Critical Thinking | 15 |
Learning to Think Critically in Adult Life | 35 |
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Developing Critical Thinkers: Challenging Adults to Explore Alternative Ways ... Stephen D. Brookfield No preview available - 1991 |
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