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Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills in Online Course Environments: Instructional Techniques and Strategies

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  • Curtis L. Todd

    (Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Atlanta, Georgia)

  • Kokila Ravi

    (Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Atlanta, Georgia)

  • Kenja McCray

    (Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Atlanta, Georgia)

Abstract

The development and demonstration of students' critical thinking skills is one hallmark of effective teaching and learning. A promising scholarly literature has emerged in addition to webinars, conferences, and workshops to assist in this endeavor. Further, publishers offer cleverly marketed bundle packages with enhanced supplemental materials and instructors contribute instructional strategies and techniques. Nevertheless, gaps still exist in the scholarship related to effective student engagement. The development of higher order thinking skills in online educational settings is one such area requiring additional inquiry. This article transitions beyond mere theoretical constructs regarding best practices and standards for distance education. In doing so, it provides practical applications through the use of case studies in demonstrating a “how to” student engagement model and framework, which fosters the type of online course environment and useful strategies for developing critical thinking skills.

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  • Curtis L. Todd & Kokila Ravi & Kenja McCray, 2019. "Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills in Online Course Environments: Instructional Techniques and Strategies," International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design (IJOPCD), IGI Global, vol. 9(1), pages 19-37, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jopcd0:v:9:y:2019:i:1:p:19-37
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    1. MINCIU Mihaela & DUMITRU Daniela, 2023. "Critical Thinking Stance in Teaching Business and Economics. Explorative Qualitative Study in Higher Education," European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Bucharest Economic Academy, issue 01, March.

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