ERIC Number: EJ833082
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Mar
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-4820
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Tagging Thinking Types in Asynchronous Discussion Groups: Effects on Critical Thinking
Schellens, T.; Van Keer, H.; De Wever, B.; Valcke, M.
Interactive Learning Environments, v17 n1 p77-94 Mar 2009
The present study focuses on the use of thinking types as a possible way to structure university students' discourse in asynchronous discussion groups and consequently promote their learning. More specifically, the aim of the study is to determine how requiring students to label their contributions by means of De Bono's (1991) thinking hats affects the ongoing critical thinking processes reflected in the discussion. The results suggest that tagging thinking types significantly promotes critical thinking in general and the critical thinking processes during problem identification and problem exploration, in particular. More specifically, it appears that requiring students to reflect on the type of thinking in their contributions stimulates more indepth and focused contributions and, more frequent input of new problem-related information and new ideas for discussion. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Identification, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Cognitive Style, Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Education Courses, Undergraduate Students, Teacher Education Programs, Content Analysis, Transcripts (Written Records), Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Internet, Online Courses, Computer Assisted Instruction, Asynchronous Communication, Computer Mediated Communication
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Belgium
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