Critical Thinking: Inert Information, Activated Ignorance, and Activated Knowledge.

Paul, Richard; Elder, Linda

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ERIC Number: EJ641634

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Critical Thinking: Inert Information, Activated Ignorance, and Activated Knowledge.

Paul, Richard; Elder, Linda

Journal of Developmental Education, v25 n2 p36-37 Win 2001

Suggests that there are three ways of taking in information: internalizing inert information, forming activated ignorance, or achieving activated knowledge. Explains that only activated knowledge leads the learner, by implication, to more knowledge, and that seeking the logic of things can lead to discovery of activated knowledge. (NB)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Community Colleges, Critical Thinking, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Development, Information Sources, Learning Strategies, Learning Theories, Postsecondary Education, Remedial Instruction, Remedial Programs, Thinking Skills, Two Year Colleges

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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