In The Critical Advantage, noted scholar and early childhood expert
William T. Gormley, Jr. takes a wide-ranging look at the important
role of critical thinking in preparing students for college,
careers, and civic life. Drawing on research from psychology,
philosophy, business, political science, neuroscience, and other
disciplines, he offers a contemporary definition of critical
thinking and its relationship to other forms of thinking, including
creative thinking and problem solving. When defined broadly and
taught early, he argues, critical thinking is a "potential cure for
some of the biggest problems we face as a nation," including
education deficits, employment deficits, and the recent surge of
partisanship in democratic politics. While there are encouraging
signs-the Common Core State Standards have drawn attention to the
importance of critical thinking-recent efforts have been too
narrowly focused on improving textual analysis in high school.
Those who might benefit the most from curricula prioritizing
critical thinking, including disadvantaged students, are less
likely to be represented in courses and other activities that
encourage this skill. Gormley argues for prioritizing critical
thinking skills in PreK-12. He takes readers into innovative
classrooms around the country, including schools in Pennsylvania,
Oklahoma, and Virginia, and offers specific recommendations for
promoting critical thinking and embedding it across the curriculum.
The Critical Advantage is an insightful and fascinating account of
an intellectual journey culminating in a fresh vision for the
future of US schooling.
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