CCT at the University of Wyoming: The Backbone of a Liberal Education
This one page resource includes key talking points from the UW survey of Critical and Creative Thinking instruction in Higher Education, "Critical and Creative Thinking at the University of Wyoming: Do We Know It When We See It?"
Reflections on CCT at the University of Wyoming
Alyssa Konesko has participated actively in programming for teaching critical and creative thinking since the ECTL established its Critical and Creative Thinking (CCT) Division in Spring 2018. The division lead, Meg Van Baalen-Wood, collaborates with various instructors across the university, including Rick Fisher (LeaRN) and TK Stoudt (Veterans Services Center), to design and administer CCT programming. Alyssa has both shaped and been shaped by UW’s rapidly growing CCT community. Check out Alyssa's full reflection here!
Critical and Creative Thinking at UW: Do We Know It When We See It?
This report examines the status of critical and creative thinking (CCT) in teaching and assessment at the University of Wyoming (UW) and across the nation. While CCT is deemed important, faculty members nationwide lack a common understanding and language for it. As UW re-envisions the current University Studies Program (USP) and the assessment of student learning, the report offers a foundation and recommendations for positioning CCT as the backbone of student learning outcomes, teaching, and assessment throughout the institution.
CCT Resources from the ECTL Lending Library
Check out these resources on Critical and Creative Thinking chosen by Meg Van Baalen-Wood, leader of the CCT Division and an instructional designer. Want an introduction to core critical thinking concepts? Looking to understand and develop critical and creative thinking in students? Or perhaps looking for specific activities you could implement in your classroom? Start with these books, available to check out from the ECTL Lending Library!
