ERIC Number: EJ761454
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
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Science or Snake Oil? Teaching Critical Evaluation of "Research" Reports on the Internet
Connor-Greene, Patricia A.; Greene, Dan J.
Teaching of Psychology, v29 n4 p321-324 2002
The proliferation of information on the Internet introduces new challenges for educators. Although the Internet can provide quick and easy access to a wealth of information, it has virtually no quality control. Consequently, the Internet has rendered faculty more essential than ever as teachers of the analytic and evaluative skills students need to become educated consumers of information. In this article we describe an exercise using small-group discussion and individual problem-based learning to teach critical thinking about the Internet. Data from the exercise and from student evaluations support both its need and students' perceptions of its effectiveness.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Student Attitudes, Criticism, Group Discussion, Problem Based Learning, Quality Control, Internet, College Faculty, Critical Thinking, Skill Development, Instructional Effectiveness, Psychology, Research Reports
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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