Share Paper: Intentional Integration of Critical Thinking Instruction and Technology Utilization into Undergraduate Education

  1. Ruth Swart, University of Calgary, Canada

Abstract: A study was commenced to determine strategies to facilitate the development of critical thinking in an undergraduate course. Critical thinking instruction has been intentionally included in classroom presentation and aligned with the course content, utilizing university supported technology as the platform for inquiry and reflection. Instructional strategies identified as beneficial in the development of critical thinking will be examined and applied within an established community conducive to learning, inquiry and reflection.