critical thinking

Some people strongly believe boys and girls should go to separate schools, while others believe this isn't good for students. Readers will discover the facts on both sides of the debate, and learn to form their own opinions.

Presents both sides of the debate about homework and its impact on students' lives and mental health.

"Learn how to teach visual literacy through photography--an easy way for you to combine student interest with resources at hand to enhance a key learning skill"--Provided by publisher.

Should an age restriction be placed on buying junk food? Are genetically modified foods safe to eat? Every day, we hear arguments about food issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible food-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments on opposing sides of the issues.

"Educators have long struggled to teach students to be critical consumers of the information that they encounter. This struggle is exacerbated by the amount of information available thanks to the Internet and mobile devices. Students must learn how to determine whether or not the information they are accessing is reputable. Fighting Fake News! focuses on applying critical thinking skills in digital environments while also helping students and teachers to avoid information overload. According to a 2017 Pew Research report, we are now living in a world where 67% of people report that they get their "news" from social media. With the lessons and activities in this book, students will be challenged to look at the media they encounter daily to learn to deepen and extend their media literacy and critical thinking skills. Now more than ever, teachers need the instruction in Fighting Fake News! to teach students how to locate, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate information."--Provided by publisher.

Contains a series of essays for professors and students sharing insights and strategies for making learning an exciting, liberating experience.