Front Matter

This book presents a broad overview of critical thinking tactics and offers specific techniques to promote conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Critical Thinking in the Physics Curriculum provides detailed examples of ways to use this methodology and outlines activities for instructors to incorporate these strategies into an array of different instructional contexts.

The book features:

• Discussions about how to support students in open-ended inquiry

• Suggestions to develop critical thinking in classrooms and labs

• Clear examples of activities using critical thinking techniques for an array of instructional contexts

Critical Thinking in the Physics Curriculum is a valuable resource for physics and physical science teachers interested in teaching strategies. Education researchers in the physical sciences, including chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, and other related disciplines, will also find it helpful.