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Book Title: Cultivating Critical Thinking

Subtitle: Integrating Practical Reasoning in Family and Consumer Sciences

Authors: Cynthia L. Miller; Nicole C. Wanago; and Dylan T. Hinkle

Edited by Cynthia L. Miller; Nicole C. Wanago; and Dylan T. Hinkle

Illustrated by Christopher Ruiz

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Book Description: This book explores the transformative power of practical reasoning within Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), providing a comprehensive guide to integrating critical thinking and ethical decision-making into education and advocacy. It offers a deep dive into the history and philosophy of practical reasoning, effective curriculum development, and the design of impactful learning experiences. Through real-life scenarios, case studies, and role plays, readers will learn how to engage students, foster conceptual thinking, and address real-world concerns. The book concludes with strategies for using practical reasoning to advocate effectively in the FCS, making it an essential resource for educators, researchers, and practitioners.

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Book Information

Authors

Cynthia L. Miller; Nicole C. Wanago; and Dylan T. Hinkle

License

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Cultivating Critical Thinking Copyright © 2025 by Dr. Cynthia L. Miller, Dr. Nicole C. Wanago, and Dr. Dylan T. Hinkle. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

Subject

Educational: Family and consumer sciences / domestic management

Metadata

Title
Cultivating Critical Thinking
Authors
Cynthia L. Miller; Nicole C. Wanago; and Dylan T. Hinkle
Editors
Cynthia L. Miller; Nicole C. Wanago; and Dylan T. Hinkle
Illustrator
Christopher Ruiz
Contributor
Karen L. Alexander
License

Icon for the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

Cultivating Critical Thinking Copyright © 2025 by Dr. Cynthia L. Miller, Dr. Nicole C. Wanago, and Dr. Dylan T. Hinkle. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

Primary Subject
Educational: Family and consumer sciences / domestic management
Additional Subject(s)
Curriculum planning and development, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching of a specific subject
Institution
Texas Tech University
Publisher
Texas Tech University Raider Pressbooks
Publisher City
Lubbock
Publication Date
June 21, 2025