Does College Teach Critical Thinking? A Meta-Analysis

被引：136
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作者：
Huber, Christopher R. [1 ]
Kuncel, Nathan R. [2 ,3 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Minnesota, Ind Org Psychol Program, 75 East River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
[2] Univ Minnesota, Psychol, N218 Elliott Hall,75 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
[3] Univ Minnesota, N218 Elliott Hall,75 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
来源：
REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH | 2016年 / 86卷 / 02期
关键词：
critical thinking; college students; changes in critical thinking; BACCALAUREATE NURSING-STUDENTS; EFFECT SIZE; SKILLS; DISPOSITIONS; PROGRAM; EXPERIENCES; EDUCATION;
D O I：
10.3102/0034654315605917
中图分类号：
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号：
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要：
Educators view critical thinking as an essential skill, yet it remains unclear how effectively it is being taught in college. This meta-analysis synthesizes research on gains in critical thinking skills and attitudinal dispositions over various time frames in college. The results suggest that both critical thinking skills and dispositions improve substantially over a normal college experience. Furthermore, analysis of curriculum-wide efforts to improve critical thinking indicates that they do not necessarily produce incremental long-term gains. We discuss implications for the future of critical thinking in education.
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页码：431 / 468
页数：38
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