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ERIC Number: EJ232901
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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A Comparison of the "Prompting Effect" of Out-of-School with that of In-School Contexts on Certain Aspects of Critical Thinking.
Dreyfus, A.; Jungwirth, E.
European Journal of Science Education, v2 n3 p301-10 Jul-Sep 1980
Explores linking the teaching of science to everday situations, with the idea that science education is particularly suited for the development of critical thinking habits. Conclusions are made regarding the "prompting effect" of everyday topics in the ability of ninth-grade biology students to recognize logical fallacies. (CS)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Grade 9, Logical Thinking, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Materials, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research