NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire – He Education Aid Council, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit organization that develops performance-based assessments that authentically measure students' essential academic and career skills, today announced the launch of its new Resources for critical thinking skills. In an era when critical thinking is among the most sought-after skills by employers, CAE is dedicated to equipping secondary and higher education institutions with tools to teach students the higher-order skills necessary to thrive in the world. today's complex world.
“With the pace of technological change and the impact it has on the workforce, educators must intentionally teach students the skills they will need to adapt and thrive,” said Bob Yayac, CEO of CAE. “We developed our Critical Thinking Skills Resources in response to high demand from educators to help them not only measure students' critical thinking skills but also build and develop their higher-order skills.”
CAE's critical thinking skills resources include a critical thinking framework to guide students through the steps of effective critical thinking and feature a collection of engaging real-world scenarios. The scenarios, integrated into the institution's existing curriculum, provide students with the opportunity to practice and strengthen their critical thinking skills. Each scenario challenges students to solve a problem or make a recommendation. Using the reference materials provided, students must organize information, define the problem, address issues, consider and evaluate solutions, and recommend and defend a course of action.
An example scenario, “Bayville Commuter Rail,” immerses students in the role of a local elected official responding to the aftermath of a severe storm that has damaged critical infrastructure. Over the course of three classroom sessions, students analyze essential documents, engage in problem solving, and ultimately recommend a repair plan, an exercise that not only enhances their analytical skills but also prepares them for the real world challenges.
CAE critical thinking skills resources are designed to support and enhance core curricula so that students receive deliberate practice with critical thinking and have the opportunity to apply what they are learning in the classroom to real-world situations.
In addition to the scenarios, CAE provides all supporting materials for teachers and students, as well as professional development for instructors. Custom scenarios can be developed to more closely align with existing educational models and curriculum.
“Our mission is to enhance students' skills in the areas most valued by employers,” said Doris Zahner, CAE's chief academic officer. “Through our performance-based assessments, we measure students' higher-order skills and areas where they need support. The integration of our new resources provides a comprehensive solution that equips students with the skills necessary for success both academically and in their future careers.”
Preview sample scenarios from the Critical Thinking Skills Resources by by clicking here. For more information about performance-based assessments and other CAE services, visit www.cae.org.
About CAE
As a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help improve the academic and career outcomes of secondary and higher education students, CAE is a leader in the design of innovative performance tasks for the measurement and instruction of higher-order skills and within thematic areas.
Over the past 20 years, CAE has helped more than 825,000 students around the world understand and improve their competency in critical thinking, problem solving, and effective written communication. Additionally, CAE's subject matter assessments have helped millions of K12 students across the United States. Supported by best practices in assessment development, administration, and psychometrics, CAE's performance-based assessments include the College Learning Assessment (CLA+) and the College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+). For more information, visit cae.org and connect with us on LinkedIn and YouTube.
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