Can critical thinking be taught? A Deweyan perspective on the notion critical thinking applied to the Icelandic education

• Main Author: Thorkelsdóttir, Rannveig Björk
• Other Authors: Menntavísindasvið (HÍ), School of education (UI), University of Iceland, Háskóli Íslands
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia. 2018
• Subjects: Gagnrýnin hugsun; John Dewey; Curriculum; Arts education; Drama; Dewey; Iceland
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11815/1850

In this article, I will explore and discuss the meaning of the concept of critical thinking when applied to Icelandic education from a Deweyan perspective. I will explore the concept of critical thinking by referring to the Icelandic philosopher Páll Skúlason, Emeritus Professor Robert Ennis at th...