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Evidences Of Critical Thinking In The Writing Of First-Year College Students, Shannon Bryn Soper
Evidences Of Critical Thinking In The Writing Of First-Year College Students, Shannon Bryn Soper
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A healthy civil society depends on citizens who have mature critical thinking skills and a willingness to entertain opposing points of view. The development of critical thinking in young adults has long been studied, but there has been little agreement on what the attributes of critical thinking are and how to reliably assess them. While many studies have attempted to assess the critical thinking abilities of college students, none have yet measured critical thinking through using the Critical Thinking Analytic Rubric (CTAR) to assess first-year college students' writing. This study used a modified version of the CTAR rubric to investigate …
Theorycrafting The Classroom: Constructing The Introductory Technical Communication Course As A Game, Carly Finseth
Theorycrafting The Classroom: Constructing The Introductory Technical Communication Course As A Game, Carly Finseth
English Literature Faculty Publications and Presentations
When games are approached as a pedagogical methodology, the homologies between games and technical communication are highlighted: pedagogy that teaches people to play and succeed within certain confines; classroom assessment that provides meaningful feedback to encourage self-improvement; instructional design that incorporates gaming theory and game design principles; and usability to ensure optimum success. This paper provides an overview of these topics for instructors to consider when designing a technical writing course as a game.