Teaching critical thinking in political science / edited by Jonathan Olsen (Department Chair and Professor of Political Science) and Vivienne Born (Assistant Professor of Political Science, Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies, Texas Woman's University, USA).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Olsen, Jonathan, editor.

Born, Vivienne, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar guides to teaching

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--Study and teaching.

Political science.

Critical thinking--Study and teaching.

Critical thinking.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (184 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This illuminating book provides an overview of best practices to introduce and develop critical thinking (CT) skills in the political science classroom. Featuring contributions from leading experts in a range of academic positions and subdisciplines, it presents perspectives from the various institutional settings that characterize contemporary higher education. Chapters are organized into four key parts, covering themes such as writing and activities to promote CT, simulations, countering cognitive bias and how to foster CT in different educational environments. Contributors discuss detailed pedagogies and examples, from the use of internet memes to combat cognitive bias to classroom simulations that model how EU institutions function. The book outlines how these strategies can enable the development of problem-solving skills and the ability to approach complex issues from diverse viewpoints. Teaching Critical Thinking in Political Science is an essential resource for instructors of political science, political theory and public policy. Its evidence-based, practical insights will be invaluable to classroom practitioners who are looking to innovate their curriculum and pedagogy while fostering transferrable critical thinking skills"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Teaching critical thinking in political science: An Introduction / Jonathan Olsen and Vivienne Born

Part I: Writing/activities to promote ct

2. Introduction to Part I: - writing/activities for promoting ct / Jonathan Olsen and Vivienne Born

3. Writing pedagogy to accelerate student success as disciplinary writers and thinkers / Michele Calderon

4. Critical complements: Combining writing and group discussion activities to help students engage with empirical evidence / Sarah Maxey and Steffen Blings

5. How to value critical thinking in the political science classroom / John LaForest Phillips

Part II: Simulations

6. Introduction to Part II: Simulations / Jonathan Olsen and Vivienne Born

7. Simulations and jurisprudence / Robbin Smith

8. Simulating the European Union / John McCormick

Part III: Ct and countering cognitive bias

9. Introduction to Part III: - ct and countering cognitive bias / Jonathan Olsen and Vivienne Born

10. Critical thinking and media literacy in an age of misinformation / Terry Gilmour

11. Using internet memes to combat cognitive bias / Dominic D. Wells

12. The aldama method: Teaching the relationship between religion and politics in middle east courses and the iran case / Marina Díaz-Sanz and Lucía Ferreiro Prado

Part IV: Fostering ct in different classroom settings

13. Introduction to Part IV: - fostering critical thinking in different classroom settings / Jonathan Olsen and Vivienne Born

14. Short in-class activities to promote critical thinking / Charity Butcher

15. Designing critical thinking activities for the large lecture classroom / Jennifer Danley-Scott

16. Critical thinking in political science: Some reflections on conceptualization, measurement, and the future / John Ishiyama.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035327546 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.