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ERIC Number: EJ541298
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-7555
Using the Film JFK To Teach Critical Thinking.
Bassham, Gregory; Nardone, Henry
College Teaching, v45 n1 p10-13 Win 1997
A college instructional module uses the film "JFK" and related reading materials to convince even the less motivated students that reasoning abilities can be of significant personal and public value. Small groups are assigned presentations based on research and readings. Student response has been enthusiastic and the technique has been effective in stimulating student critical thinking skills. (MSE)
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Critical Thinking, Educational Strategies, Films, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Modules, Reading Materials, Skill Development, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: JFK (Film)