Teaching English in the Two-Year College Dec 2001

Teaching Critical Thinking in First-Year Composition: Sometimes More is More

Ruth Stewart

Abstract

Argues that students are more motivated and develop more effective skills if challenged with assignments that ask for the depth of thinking required of academic disciplines and careers. Encourages composition teachers to experiment with assignments that challenge assumptions about first-year students’ capabilities.

Journal
Teaching English in the Two-Year College
Published
2001-12-01
DOI
10.58680/tetyc20011996
Open Access
Closed
Topics
first-year composition

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  1. Clark (2021)
    Critical Thinking, Identity, and Performance
    Pedagogy

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