EDUC-6512: Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices

This course is designed for undergraduate program of teacher preparation at Sargodha University. It is expected that the teachers of twenty first century should be able to not only learn and review the current policies and practices in education but may also have the ability to think critically and reflect upon the current practices to bring positive changes. This course will introduce the prospective teachers to critical theory, help those becoming reflective practitioners, initiate action research culture within education and strengthen the community of practice in the profession of teaching.

Contents                                                                                                                     

1. Introduction to Critical Thinking
2. Critical Theory and Pedagogy
3. Teaching Strategies to help promote Critical Thinking
4. Reflective Practice
5. Reflective Cycle
6. Action Research
7. Reflective and Critical Writing
8. Tools and Techniques of Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices
9. Communities of Practice and Knowledge

Recommended Book

Belarmino, J. J. (2017). Exploring The Nature of Models in Science, Philosophy of Science, and Science Education. Ph. D. Thesis University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Suggested Books

Dash, N. R. (2015). Philosophical Foundation of Education. Directorate of Distance & Continuing Education, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.  

Rosenberg, A. (2005). Philosophy of Science. (2nd Ed.). Routledge.