deganya
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I think it was the Blair government that brought in critical thinking as a subject at secondary level. But our schools and universities don't appreciate such skills.Exactly, progressive change is off-the-table in my opinion until something is done about the media.
I do wonder if education plays a role in this as well though - too many people seem to be capable of being "taken in" by a headline. Where's the critical thinking which asks "why is that the case", the desire for contextual analysis...
It might be just me but a sensationalist headline just generates further questions in my head, rather than glowing feelings of support or sympathy.
Personally I think it should be taught at elementary level and upward.
Why critical thinking is overlooked by schools and shunned by students
Ben Morse argues that for as long as universities fail to recognise achievements in critical thinking with UCAS points, the subject will continue to be ignored at secondary level
www.theguardian.com