Critical Thinking Skills for Education Students

Added to reading list for subject specialists -- Christopher Russell * drupal *
A clearly written introductory text for undergraduate students commencing a BEd that guides the reader through learning how to engage in critical, analytical writing. -- Dr Barbara Brown * drupal *
this is a terrific text for student-teachers in FE and HE. I recommended this for their wider reading -- Dr Brid Connolly * drupal *
Excellent text that supports students understanding and application of critical thinking skills -- Dr Chelle Oldham * drupal *
A very useful and readerble resource for undergraduate students -- Dr Godwin Tetteh * drupal *
Criticality is a difficult concept, and any text that will help to exlain this concept is welcomed -- Dr Linda Barlow-Meade * drupal *
Has been introduced to students and recommended as part of personal study/as a resource text to be re-visited during the length of the course as they develop critical thinking skills. -- Dr Linda Withey * drupal *
Useful for students who are unfamiliar with writing in the social sciences. -- Dr Shaista Shirazi * drupal *
This is a useful book for students as they progress through their undergraduate programme. It helps them to develop a critical perspective on the reading they need to do -- Dr Tina Byrom * drupal *
This is a useful book for students who are struggling with understanding learning outcomes which ask them to ′demonstrate a critical understanding of x′ to ′critically evaluate y′. A good book to have on the ′additional reading′ list. The activities are accessible for our undergraduate students. -- Miss Alison Hardy * drupal *
Such an important skills for PGCE students in gaining an understanding on how to critical in regards to their own experiences and literature -- Miss Lorraine Smith * drupal *
This is an excellent guide to achieving the skills essential to academic success for students entering HE and those wishing to progress through the HE levels. -- Miss Marie Sayers * drupal *
This book is a study guide for all those undertaking academic study on how to improve critical thinking skills.

There are some great reflective tasks. -- Miss Syreeta Charles-Cole * drupal *
In depth guide to research however may be too detailed for those on the level 3/4 PTLLS/CTLLS courses -- Mr Adrian Stanfield * drupal *
An extremely well written books with many practical applications. -- Mr Chris Briggs * drupal *
In response to students queries about critical thinking, this book is suggested to them. -- Mr Imran Mogra * drupal *
This is an excellent book to promote reflective practice and personal problem solving. It helps to establish useful, indeed essential, habits that improve information processing and professional understanding. Highly recommended. -- Mr John Backwell * drupal *
I will personally recommend this textbook to those students who take the BEd4 Capstone module. As an introduction to research techniques this text gives an insight into all the necessary elements related to critical thinking. -- Mr Kieran McGeown * drupal *
This is book will serve education students, across different types of programmes well. Its in depth and practical approach enables students to see and understand their role as learners and it develops their understanding of the skills they will require in order to do well.
There is a great deal that this books offers - as a support for education students as well as a text that can be used in education discussions -- Mr Lewis Stockwell * drupal *
A clear and concise publication that covers a good range of study related topics at an introductory level. I will be referring students to this text through the module -- Mr Mark Tymms * drupal *
So often critical thinking is an area we advise students they need to improve, so this book is a very welcome addition to our advice and guidance.
-- Mr Peter Mounsey * drupal *
Really useful and accessible -- Mr Steve Dixon * drupal *
This book is a useful reference point when covering reflection and action research with students.It has some useful materials in it that support discussion on these topics.whilst covering these topics i have referred students to parts of this publication -- Mrs Adele Sewell * drupal *
Really interesting book and suitable for the course. -- Mrs Annette Trilk * drupal *
This book has been added to the indicative reading list for trainees -- Mrs Davina Balls * drupal *
A useful study skills workbook that offers succinct information – quick and easy to read for students; useful practical tasks/exercises to complete which help to clarify and break down the process into easily understandable steps. I also like the way it explains some of the key words that students will come across in HE. Will be particularly useful with new students – adds a different slant from other Study Skills. -- Mrs Janet Harvell * drupal *
Very good book for learners to assist them with their HE study skills. -- Mrs Janice Grinstead * drupal *
Useful text with interesting chapter on digital literacy. -- Mrs Jean Bourne * drupal *
A useful book to promote criticality within academic writing. -- Mrs Julie Clarkson * drupal *
A user-friendly text which should help students continue to develop their academic writing skills -- Mrs Kathleen Tate * drupal *
Helpful for students who have come back to learning following a break -- Mrs Marina Willis * drupal *
Whilst I found elements of this book useful, in relation to critical evaluation, it is aimed at those undertaking a programme on education studies. Where this tio have been available when I studied my PGCE, I would have found it invaluable. -- Mrs Michaela Hoare * drupal *
An useful text to develop students′ critical thinking and writing. -- Mrs Nanna Ryder * drupal *
Good source for students developing academic skills. -- Mrs Nicola Firth * drupal *
This has now been placed on the reading list for H.E students. -- Mrs Rebecca Clare Ovenden * drupal *
An excellent book for all students on a higher education course. This book is useful to dip in and out of and is very well written. The book is easy to use and understand and I especially like the practical tasks. Well recommended. -- Mrs Ruth Baxter * drupal *
Encourages analytical thinking of any issue. A user friendly book that is easy to read and understand. -- Mrs Shirley Allen-Jackson * drupal *
A good practical guide to support students developing theur critical thinking. Especially useful for first year. -- Mrs Susan Buckman * drupal *
a real gem- good for students and their lecturers, some useful literature and practical advice. -- Mrs Tracey Wornast * drupal *
Very useful and clearly laid out for students. -- Ms Amanda French * drupal *
I like the way this book has been produced, it’s in an accessible language, with a decent font size and a logical flow.
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I feel it will help anyone new to the topic. The practical and reflective tasks will help the reader put theory into practice.
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I like the summary of key points at the end of the chapters. -- Ms Ann Gravells * drupal *
Great for working with large group teaching at university level -- Ms Carol Lloyd * drupal *
An extremely useful book for nursing students on the Bsc course. Simplified ways of thinking and processes to support students thought processes -- Ms Catherine Croughan * drupal *
This book is very readable and it is underpinned with up to date theories in educational thinking and learning. I would recommend some of the chapters as essential reading. -- Ms Jane Noble * drupal *
Useful for MA Students taking a Critical Thinking Class as supplementary reading -- Ms Kathy Evans * drupal *
Good supplementary learning to support L5 thinking skills. -- Ms Sandie Stratford * drupal *
A comprehensive guide that will be useful for students following the pgce full time one year course who have not a ′Ba′ background. Clear and concise with some good examples to use. Quick to use for reference purposes and in preparation for writing their first assignment. -- Roger Tapley * drupal *