Fifth Annual Critical Thinking Conference
June 6-8, 2007

2007 Critical Thinking Conference Brochure (.pdf)

2007 Critical Thinking Agenda (.pdf)

This conference will explore the process of using critical thinking and problem solving to teach content through Foundational and Advanced Tracks; each Track has defined outcomes.

Foundational Track Participants:

• Learn and apply basic theory of critical thinking in the classroom.
  • Teaching students to read critically
  • Energizing small group activities with critical thinking
  • Using questions to promote critical thinking
  • Teaching our core student constituency to think critically

Advanced Track Participants:

• Learn advanced classroom teaching techniques
  • Designing assignments for critical thinking
  • Assessing student performance for critical thinking
  • Redesigning courses for critical thinking
  • Witnessing the transformative power of critical thinking in students' lives

Participant Outcomes in Both Tracks:

• Network with colleagues from across the state
• Participate in a number of sessions focusing on the uses of critical thinking for teaching and assessing student work
• Attend specific sessions (Liberal Arts/Occupational Studies) on Friday morning

Who should attend: Occupational and Liberal Studies Faculty
Where: Northwestern Michigan College Campus
When: Begin 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 6; conclude 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 8
Cost: $150