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The Leaders Of The Future: A Call To Action For Higher Education, Deirdre L. Hennessey
The Leaders Of The Future: A Call To Action For Higher Education, Deirdre L. Hennessey
Critical and Creative Thinking Capstones Collection
The purpose of this thesis is to create a plan for a college or university to use in designing a program of leadership development for students. The study begins at the first stages, discussing the role of higher education as a producer of leaders. It is argued that it is the responsibility of higher education to promote leadership and actively cultivate leaders as part of its mission. Leadeship is defined and the fundamentals of the thesis are explained. Personal and creative potential are explained as the foundation of any leadership program. These qualities are discussed, and methods of teaching these …
The Cultivation Of Thinking Dispositions In Grades Three And Four, Linda L. Taylor
The Cultivation Of Thinking Dispositions In Grades Three And Four, Linda L. Taylor
Critical and Creative Thinking Capstones Collection
Thinking dispositions are the internal motivation for thinking critically and creatively. Successful critical thinkers use theirs without another person directing them to use the skills. Many individuals, having acquired these skills, fail to use them. Tishman and Perkins suggest that inadequate development of the dispositions necessary to invoke the thinking skills account for the second behavior. In my work as an enrichment specialist, I have found support for this view. In this paper I present a case study of my work with third and fourth grade students, which focuses on developing the attitudes and dispositions needed for successful critical and …
First Graders Solving Problems, Mary H. Burke
First Graders Solving Problems, Mary H. Burke
Critical and Creative Thinking Capstones Collection
First graders become good problem solvers when given the opportunity to practice problem solving skills. It is necessary for such practice to take place in a risk-free environment that treats errors as valuable learning experiences rather than something to always avoid. This thesis integrates academic subject matter, school life interactions, and out of school experiences into the first graders' development of critical thinking skills and strategies necessary for them to become good problem solvers. The thesis explains in several different academic subject areas the implementation of critical and creative thinking pedagogy essential for the development of a sound foundation for …
A Structured Approach To Training And Development Programs For Business And Organizational Leaders, Thomas M. Burns
A Structured Approach To Training And Development Programs For Business And Organizational Leaders, Thomas M. Burns
Critical and Creative Thinking Capstones Collection
This paper addresses and integrates two issues. Its first premise is that training and development programs in most organizations are often poorly planned or randomly implemented, a condition which undermines much of the potential benefit these programs may offer. Secondly, the paper argues that the development and application of critical and creative thinking skills, traditionally applied only in educational settings, can also serve businesses in very important ways. Towards the integration of these two issues, a six-stage model is presented that can serve to coordinate the process of personnel development in organizations. It is highlighted by the identification and application …