ldren and adolescents' elaboration of thought and to increase their memory.
(7) Inspire invention, e.g. ask children to create new products or information.
(8) Provide basic tools by teaching children how and when to use techniques such as map reading or using a microscope.
(9) Encourage children to set goals and monitor their progress toward achieving these objectives.
(10) Encourage children to write because this helps them to organize their thoughts.
Other concrete strategies for teaching critical thinking skills have been discussed by Bonnstetter (1988). He stresses the fact that teachers can increase a student's mental engagement by using appropriate wait time, increasing non-evaluative responses, avoiding rephrasing a question, and avoiding questions requiring a yes or no response.
As just noted, writing can also facilita
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