How can I teach critical thinking in a large lecture class?
In a large lecture class, we can model critical thinking for our students. We can, for example, teach them how to handle contradictory evidence in coming to a conclusion. We can design assignments that require students to use critical thinking skills. And we can show them examples of various answers to possible test questions and explain why one answer is preferable if it is more clear, accurate, precise, etc. For examples of ways in which colleagues have implemented Ideas to Action in large lecture classes, click on those classes under the Resource tab.
