Critical thinking is important in the workplace and specifically for strengthening your organizational power and influence (as I wrote in “Think You’re Entitled to Your Opinion? Think Again”). But ...

As I walk around campus and witness the “die-in” protests and hear of students being referred for disciplinary action for free speech, I can’t help but reflect on how the Cornell administration has ...

Teenagers today are growing up in a world full of information, but not always full of wisdom. Developing sharp critical ...

Generative AI can become a substitute for rigorous research and thinking, but it can also be a tool that helps people think ...

Sean Bratches '91, former executive vice president, sales and marketing for ESPN and managing director of commercial operations for Formula 1, was the featured speaker of the 2021 Fram Signature ...

When I think of Jonathan Haber, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack last week, those are the first words that come to mind. Jonathan, who wrote columns for EdSurge among his many pursuits, was a ...

Many years ago, fresh off completing my college degree, I found myself teaching grade 10 geography in a fairly religious and conservative rural town in Nova Scotia, Canada. In an attempt to make the ...

In a recent post, I discussed social barriers to applying critical thinking. I received interesting feedback on this particular topic and I thought further discussion around this dialogue would be of ...

Most courses at UW, from USP to disciplinary, undergraduate to graduate, include learning outcomes focused on critical and creative thinking. Yet these skills and characteristics can vary ...

Critical thinking empowers students to make informed decisions, solve problems effectively, and deeply understand the world. By exploring different perspectives, students can develop stronger ...