Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is at the heart of higher education and it is of particular importance in media education programmes. However, getting students to think critically is challenging for educators and learners alike.
The Centre’s Associate Professor, Jenny Moon, has explored this topic with learners and educators. Her research covers the range of the topic from theory to the practicalities in the seminar room and lecture theatre. Jenny has presented her work at workshops through Europe and the USA. A summary of her research, We Seek it Here, can be found at www.ESCalate.ac.uk. A fuller analysis is presented in the book Critical Thinking: an exploration of theory and practice (Routledge 2008).
