Abstract
Critical thinking is often cited as a goal of learning within sociological pedagogy. However, students are often confused about what constitutes critical thinking and how it can be used in their daily lives. Simultaneously, students find themselves in a hyperpolarized media environment, where the practice of media literacy is crucial. Sociology offers...Download this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details.
Details
- Subject Area(s):
- Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
- Resource Type(s):
- Assignment
- Class Level(s):
- Any Level
- Class Size(s):
- Any
Usage Notes
A short in-class assignment and activity.Download this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details.
Learning Goals and Assessments
Learning Goal(s):
- Introduce students to the precepts of critical thinking and logic.
- Understand logical fallacies and why they are misleading.
- Practice analyzing their world from a critical perspective by searching for logical fallacies.
Goal Assessment(s):
- An in-class assignment.
- An in-class assignment and future exam questions.
- A short in-class assignment and activity.
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