The present study aims to explore the impact of a numerical skills training program on the basic mathematical skills and logical thinking in children with Down syndrome (DS). The training program was built specifically for children with DS, bearing the strengths and weaknesses of their particular cognitive profile in mind. Two groups of children with DS took part in the study. All children were...

To investigate whether argument mapping, with a use of RationaleTM software, cultivates students’ critical thinking skills, an experimental research was designed and implemented in Cyprus’ primary schools. Thirty 6 th grade primary classes participated in the research for a period of nine months. Three groups of ten classes each were formed, of which two were the experimental groups and the thi...

This article discusses an interdisciplinary research project in which faculty from nursing and english collaborated in the assessment of students' critical thinking skills as reflected in writing portfolios. Faculty reviewed students' writing portfolios and then corresponded on email from two different universities about evidence of critical thinking in the portfolios. Findings suggest that wri...

Nurses need to think critically and respond to a wide variety of clinical situations. Simulations can provide realistic examples of typical clinical situations to undertake learning of complex skills in a less threatening environment. The teacher is thus provided with more control over the learning environment, resulting in a situation which is beneficial in knowledge and skill acquisition. In ...

This paper examines the use of case studies as teaching strategies to promote critical thinking. Critical thinking and case studies are defined as teaching method. The benefits and limitations of case studies are also discussed. The literature review investigates research studies that have indicated how case studies facilitate and promote active learning, help clinical problem solving, and enco...

Many universities have efforts related to infusing the teaching and learning of critical thinking, particularly for engineering, technology and computing related majors. This paper describes an applied critical thinking initiative at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The ability to think critically is not only developed and demonstrated in a classroom or course. Since employers are seeking...

The increasingly complex role of a nurse requires a much higher level of critical thinking and clinical judgment skills than in the past. Opportunities to provide critical thinking experiences in clinical settings are challenged by various factors, including limited clinical facilities and a shortage of nurse faculty. Alternative methods to provide critical thinking experiences in undergraduate...