Critical lessons : what our schools should teach

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Author:

Noddings, Nel.

ISBN:

9780521851886

Personal Author:

Noddings, Nel.

Publication Information:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

Physical Description:

vii, 319 p. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

Learning and self-understanding -- The psychology of war -- House and home -- Other people -- Parenting -- Animals and nature -- Advertising and propaganda -- Making a living -- Gender -- Religion -- Preparing our schools.

Abstract:

"Critical Lessons concentrates on the critical, reflective thinking that should be encouraged in high schools. Taking seriously the Socratic advice "know thyself," it focuses on topics that will help students to understand the forces - good and bad - that work to socialize them. This book argues that critical thinking is necessary in both schools and society, and that it requires the discussion of controversial issues: how we learn, the psychology of war, what it means to make a home, advertising and propaganda, choosing an occupation, gender, and religion. Learning how to discuss such issues is vital for life in a liberal democracy."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Critical thinking -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States.

Learning, Psychology of.

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0633/2006004121-d.html
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0633/2006004121-t.html

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Critical Lessons concentrates on the critical, reflective thinking that should be taught in high schools. Taking seriously the Socratic advice, 'know thyself', it focuses on topics that will help students to understand the forces - good and bad - that work to socialize them. This book argues why critical thinking is necessary in schools because it requires the discussion of critical issues: how we learn, the psychology of war, what it means to make a home, advertising and propaganda, choosing an occupation, gender, and religion.