The Effects of Using Newspapers in Science and Technology Course Activities on Students' Critical Thinking Skills

KIRIKKAYA E., Bozkurt E.

EGITIM ARASTIRMALARI-EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, cilt.11, sa.44, ss.149-166, 2011 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 44
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Dergi Adı: EGITIM ARASTIRMALARI-EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.149-166
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Problem Statement: In recent years, numerous scientists and intellectuals have stated that "critical thinking" is one of the most significant skills that individuals can possess. One on the aims of the Turkish Science and Technology Curriculum is the development and enhancement of critical thinking skills. Using newspapers in courses helps students develop their critical thinking skills by prompting them to read, think about and comment on complex issues.