Spotlight Article
What does it mean to “think critically,” especially in the context of health science? It is becoming apparent that education in this field is needing to shift from content memorization to the processes of thought itself, creating a need for the understanding of its methods. This article takes a look at critical thinking and breaks the methodology down into numerous parts.
Article specifics: Kahlke, R.; White, J. Critical thinking in health sciences education: considering “three waves”. Creative Education, Volume 4, 2013, Pages 21-29.
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About the Author
Teresa “Teri” Hartman, MLS, is an associate professor in education and research at the McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center. She shares information on Twitter, including public health, IPE, leadership, edtech, future tech, and higher education.