Using Perspective and Brief Writing Applications to Facilitate Dimensions Fundamental to Teaching for Active Learning: An Integrated Approach to Teacher Training in Critical Thinking 7-12

Abstract

Introduction:  A major goal of the Lakeland School District /Pace University’s grant funded collaboration in staff development to help Lakeland teachers promote active learning, especially in classes where students lack motivation and academic maturity. As University partners, from a liberal arts school, the central question for us was-What kind of training in critical thinking would directly address this problem?