The Search Process
How can I learn more?
If you would like to learn more about critical thinking skills and problem solving as they relate to the search process, explore these great web sites too.
Hannel, Ivan; Lee Hannel; and Maria Veronica Hannel. "Highly Effective Questioning." homepage (2002): Hannel Educational Consulting 24 Nov. 2003 < http://www.hannel.com/index.html >.
Download Hannel's Powerpoint explanation of Highly Effective Questioning to learn how searching on the Internet develops critical thinking, skills for life long learning. (Must have Microsoft PowerPoint software on your computer.)
Hummel, John H. and William G. Huitt. "What You Measure Is What You Get." GaASCD
Newsletter: The Reporter 10-11 (Feb. 1994): Valdosta State University 24 Nov.
2003
< http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/files/wymiwyg.html >.
This paper examines how assessment affects teaching practices when developing critical thinking, a must read for those serious about curriculum integration.
Johnstone-Yellin, Jason and Diane Kelly-Riley. "The Critical Thinking Rubric." Critical Thinking Project (1999): Washington State University 24 Nov. 2003 < http://wsuctproject.wsu.edu/ctr.htm >.
Finally, the perfect rubric for assessing research papers. Now you will know when the student has thoroughly researched a topic or not.
Marzano, et. al. "Dimensions of Thinking: A Framework for Curriculum
and Instruction." Critical Thinking in a Digitized Age (13 Aug. 1999):
Learning Technologies 24 Nov. 2003
< http://lth3.k12.il.us/crit_think/CORECONCEPTS.html >.
Marzano, et al, in their book, Dimensions of Thinking: A Framework for Curriculum and Instruction, have defined a set of core concepts and principles for integrating critical thinking into instruction.
Mesher, David. "Mission Critical." (1995): San Jose State University
24 Nov. 2003
< http://www2.sjsu.edu/depts/itl/ >.
David Mesher has posted an entire critical thinking course online to take or teach as you see fit.
Authored by Lora K. Kaisler 2003