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Mayes 1987

 
Reference
 

Mayes, Cheryl. 1987. "Five critical thinking strategies for adult basic education learners." Lifelong Learning: An omnibus of practice and research 10(7):11–13, 25. Interest level: specialist.

Summary
 

Presents five critical thinking strategies that can be used to increase critical thinking skills in adult learners. Includes

 
  • analogy
  • comprehension-monitoring strategy
  • student-constructed questions
  • gloss, and
  • keyword method of learning vocabulary words.
 

Gives useful implementation suggestions.

Evaluation
 

May not be too applicable in a non-Western setting, but depends on desires of the learners. Presents material in a readable format with good suggestions for application.


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