Document Type
Article
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Disciplines
*pedagogy
Abstract
The objective of the project was threefold. Firstly, to propose a first year module entitled “Developing Critical Skills”, to be available across Technological University Dublin (DIT), which would promote, through the analysis of cultural artefacts, the analytical and rhetorical skills of first year students across different disciplines. Secondly, to test and evaluate appropriate assessment procedures for such a module. Thirdly, to explore innovative methods of curriculum design process for interdisciplinary learning. The anticipated benefits of such a module were originally imagined to be the development of students who would possess critical competences with broad application, who would be reflective and analytical, and who would develop awareness of the public responsibilities of knowledge. Further to this, the authors hoped to encourage a greater understanding among students of the value and complexity of culture, cross-disciplinary cooperation among staff teaching the module, and to consolidate the benefits of the modular system within the DIT.
Recommended Citation
Stott, Tim; Bolger, Mary Ann; Fitzpatrick, Noel; and Kelly, Niamh-Ann, "Critical Thinking, Critical Theory: Cross-School First Year Module in Critical Analysis" (2012). Teaching Fellowships. 23.
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/fellow/23