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An essential text for all those undertaking an education or teaching degree within higher education, providing study support and skills development for critical thinking, reading and writing.

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Critical Thinking Skills for your Education Degree provides you with a sound knowledge and understanding of:the nature of critical thinking, and its relevance and importance in HEhow to adopt a critical approach to all aspects of your studies within education the importance of active, critical reading, and how it allows you an efficient, principled, effective assessment of the literature in your fieldthe need to adopt a critical approach to writing, characterised by analytical and evaluative use of sources and the development of your own 'voice'If you are embarking on a university education or teaching degree, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Tasks and activities are designed to foster aspects of learning which are valued in higher education, including learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your study and work life.  

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If you are embarking on a university degree in education or teaching, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Tasks and activities are designed to foster aspects of learning which are valued in higher education, including learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your study and work life. Critical Thinking Skills for your Education Degree provides you with a sound knowledge and understanding of: the nature of critical thinking, and of its relevance and importance in HE how to adopt a critical approach to all aspects of your education studies the importance of active, critical reading, and how it allows you an efficient, principled, effective assessment of the literature in your field the need to adopt a critical approach to writing, characterised by analytical and evaluative use of sources and the development of your own 'voice' All books in the Critical Study Skills series are co-written by an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) lecturer and subject specialists to ensure they are relevant, motivating and grounded in current educational, linguistic, and disciplinary theory and principles.

Author Biography

Kulwinder Maude is a senior lecturer in education at Kingston University. Her background is in primary teaching and she worked as an EAL coordinator and later as an inclusion manager in primary settings in London. As a part of her master's degree, she explored emergent bilingual reading in KS1 children, and her research is focused on student teachers' knowledge of early reading development.David Waugh is a former deputy headteacher who has worked in Initial Teacher Training (ITT) from 1990 at the University of Hull, where he led the PGCE course and became Head of Department.  In 2008 he was appointed as a National Strategies Regional Adviser for ITT.  He is currently Director of the Primary PGCE at Durham University, where he is also subject leader for English. He has published extensively in primary English, as well as developing e-learning resources for National Strategies for English, mathematics and mentoring and coaching.Jane Bottomley is a freelance writer, teacher and educational consultant. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Senior Fellow of the British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes. She has helped students from a wide range of disciplines to improve their academic skills and achieve their study goals, including 14 years as a Senior Language Tutor at the University of Manchester. Jane is the editor of the Critical Study Skills series, which covers nursing, education and social work. Steven Pryjmachuk is Professor of Mental Health Nursing Education in the School of Health Science's Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at the University of Manchester and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His teaching, clinical and research work has centred largely on supporting and facilitating individuals – be they students, patients or colleagues – to develop, learn or care independently. In December 2014, Steven was elected as vice Chair (2015-16) and Chair (2017-18) of Mental Health Nurse Academics UK, an organisation representing 65 Higher Education Institutions providing education and research on mental health nursing.

Table of Contents

Foundations of critical thinkingReflective practice and critical thinkingCritical readingCritical writing

Details ISBN1912508575 Author David Waugh Publisher Critical Publishing Ltd Series Critical Study Skills Year 2019 ISBN-10 1912508575 ISBN-13 9781912508570 Pages 96 Publication Date 2019-06-10 UK Release Date 2019-06-10 Format Paperback Imprint Critical Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Northwich Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2019-06-10 NZ Release Date 2019-06-10 DEWEY 370.711 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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