The document discusses strategies for teaching and assessing critical thinking skills in millennial students. It provides background on Generation X and millennial learners, explaining that millennials are independent problem solvers who want meaningful, stimulating work and quick access to information. The document then outlines several key teaching strategies and self-assessment activities that focus on experiential learning, giving students control and connecting classroom learning to real-world applications. Finally, it presents three methods for assessing critical thinking: a pro/con grid, content/form/function outlining, and analytic memos.

1. “ Minding” Your “Millenials” Applying and Measuring Critical Thought in the Classroom Kelly McMichael, Ed.D.

21. Critical Thinking Rubric No Knowledge 1 Emerging 2 Proficient 3 Mastery 4 Identify Problem. Asking Significant Questions Student does not know how to begin using technology sources and can not identify problem Can identify a problem, limited knowledge of how to use technology resources Can identify problem and ask questions and successfully use technology tools and resources Identifies problems and significant questions as well as teach technology tools to others Plan and manage Activities. Develop a Solution Student fails to plan or manage or develop any solutions Student makes an attempt at the project Student plans and manages to develop or completes a project Student shows well planned and managed project and can teach strategies to others Analyze Data and Make Informed Decisions Student cannot collect or analyze data or make informed decision Student able to collect and analyze data with teacher’s help Student collects and analyzes data independently and identifies a solution Student collects, analyzes, makes informed decisions, identifies solutions and teaches others Use Multiple Processes and Explore Alternatives Student cannot use multiple processes Student shows some knowledge of multiple processes Student shows proficiency using multiple processes Student shows proficiency and able to teach others