Digital Commons @ St. Norbert College

Title

Session 9: Learning and Critical Thinking Part 1

Authors

MaryEllen Olson, St. Norbert College
Robert Pyne, St. Norbert College

Document Type

Administrative Document

Publication Date

9-19-2017

Abstract

Students and leaders will discuss what assistance might be needed and where to obtain that assistance via imagined scenarios. They will then discuss the topic of critical thinking.

Comments

1. Learning Outcomes

- Utilize academic resources effectively and with integrity

- At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be more self-aware of the way they approach media for news and information.

- At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be better prepared to assess the strengths of arguments

1. Other Goals, if applicable (these are goals not directly connected to student learning – e.g. forming group cohesion or identifying which students may be struggling to transition.)

- It's OK to ask for help and it's OK to need help, and there are many resources on campus to support your success

- You will likely learn more about your students and the way they approach the world while interacting about news source

Recommended Citation

Olson, MaryEllen and Pyne, Robert, "Session 9: Learning and Critical Thinking Part 1" (2017). Gateway's Pilot Year. 7.
https://digitalcommons.snc.edu/gateway_2017/7