Fostering Critical Thinking with Reflective Practice Techniques in an Online Post-Graduate Course

DOI: 10.5176/2251-1814_EeL12.102

Authors: John M. Peters, Amy L. Skinner

Abstract: This paper describes the dynamics of teaching presence in a blended online, model-based course on action research, and discusses the results in terms of fostering critical thinking in relationship to the elements of a Community of Inquiry [3].

Keywords: Critical thinking, reflective practice, Community of Inquiry presences, instructional strategies, blended online teaching and learning