Teaching Critical Thinking & Self-Regulated Learning Skills
Explore strategies to integrate critical thinking and self-regulated learning in college teaching with this intermediate-level WisconsinX course.
Explore strategies to integrate critical thinking and self-regulated learning in college teaching with this intermediate-level WisconsinX course.
This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of critical thinking and self-regulated learning as cultural scripts and their practical application in higher education settings. You'll gain valuable insights into different definitions of critical thinking across disciplines and understand how self-regulated learning skills can be influenced by cultural factors. The course equips educators with practical strategies to incorporate these essential skills into their teaching methodology using the Cultural Scripts Instructional Framework. Designed for college-level instructors, this intermediate course provides theoretical foundations and actionable techniques to enhance student learning outcomes. As part of a broader Professional Certificate program, this course offers a structured approach to developing 21st-century skills in your students, preparing them for success in both academic and professional environments. By completing this course, you'll be able to effectively integrate critical thinking and self-regulated learning principles into your course planning and classroom instruction.
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What you'll learn
Understand what critical thinking and self-regulated learning are and why they matter in education
Learn strategies for teaching critical thinking cultural scripts in college classrooms
Explore different ways that self-regulated learning skills are shaped by cultural influences
Apply the Cultural Scripts Instructional Framework to incorporate these skills into your courses
Gain knowledge of key concepts in critical thinking and reasoning across disciplines
Develop techniques to improve students' self-regulated learning through formal instruction
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of critical thinking and self-regulated learning skills within the context of higher education teaching. It begins with foundational theories of self-regulated learning and examines how these skills are shaped by cultural influences. Students learn to apply the Cultural Scripts Instructional Framework to incorporate self-regulated learning into their course planning. The curriculum then transitions to critical thinking concepts, exploring different definitions and applications across various disciplines and professions. Educators gain practical strategies for embedding critical thinking into their teaching methodology. Throughout the course, participants engage with relevant examples from diverse academic settings and learn to balance theoretical knowledge with practical implementation. The course emphasizes adaptable approaches that can be tailored to specific disciplinary contexts while maintaining core principles of effective instruction.
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Leading Scholar in Higher Education and Workforce Development
Dr. Matthew T. Hora, Associate Professor at UW-Madison, researches higher ed reform and workforce transitions, earning acclaim for Beyond the Skills Gap.
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