Teaching in Higher Ed

EPISODE 377

Critical Thinking in Theory and Practice

with Lauren Bellaera

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Lauren Bellaera discusses critical thinking in theory and practice on episode 377 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

When teaching, we tend to like to put things in a dichotomy.

When you’re teaching students, you have limited time. So all of the time you’re making particular pedagogical choices about where to focus.
-Lauren Bellaera

When teaching, we tend to like to put things in a dichotomy.
-Lauren Bellaera

Critical thinking is a really important life skill.
-Lauren Bellaera

The bridging between research and practice is very important.
-Lauren Bellaera

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Lauren Bellaera

Lauren Bellaera

Director of Research and Impact

Dr Lauren Bellaera is the Director of Research and Impact for The Brilliant Club, a charity whose aim is to widen access to highly-selective universities for pupils from underrepresented groups in the UK. Lauren is also a part-time Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London. Lauren completed a Fulbright Scholarship in 2019 at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Her research focused on the critical thinking skills that are prioritized in higher education. This project stemmed from her earlier research at the University of Cambridge, UK. Lauren continues to collaborate with education organisations in the US, including the Association of American Colleges and Universities.  

Bonni Stachowiak

Bonni Stachowiak is the producer and host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, which has been airing weekly since June of 2014. Bonni is the Dean of Teaching and Learning at Vanguard University of Southern California. She’s also a full Professor of Business and Management. She’s been teaching in-person, blended, and online courses throughout her entire career in higher education. Bonni and her husband, Dave, are parents to two curious kids, who regularly shape their perspectives on teaching and learning.

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