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Can Teaching Critical Thinking Lead to More Constructive Classroom Conversation?

Facilitator: Dr. Louis Newman, former Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Stanford University, and Professor of Religious Studies Emeritus, Carleton College

In the current contentious moment, conversation across differences may sometimes seem nearly impossible. Focusing our students on basic elements of critical thinking, though, can be one key to fostering more open, less conflictual polarized attitudes. This discussion will explore the ways in which explicitly centering critical thinking in our teaching can facilitate students exploring divergent viewpoints and engaging with one another more constructively.

This session will feature Louis Newman, former Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of Academic Advising at Stanford University, Professor of Religious Studies Emeritus at Carleton College, and author of Thinking Critically in College: the Essential Handbook for Student Success. In framing this discussion, Newman will draw from his work on the teaching of critical thinking and his experience with students in and out of the classroom.

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Date:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Time:
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Location:
CETLI Seminar Room 134
Van Pelt Library
3420 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States

School(s):
All

For More Information:
CETLI-info@upenn.edu