APS

31st APS Annual Convention

Effective Strategies for Teaching Critical Thinking and Preventing Misinformation

Saturday, May 25, 2019 · Washington, DC

Oral · Cognitive

The spread of misinformation presents problems for individuals and for society at large. As accessibility to both information and misinformation increases, the demand for individuals to critically comprehend and interpret information also increases. In this symposium we discuss strategies and interventions for teaching critical thinking and rejection of misinformation.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Yana Weinstein-JonesChair
    University College London
  • Yana Weinstein-JonesChair
    University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Lauren BellaeraDiscussant
    University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Lauren BellaeraDiscussant
    The Brilliant Club

Presentations

  1. Alternative Facts in EducationYana Weinstein-Jones
  2. Preventing Misinformation: How Should Educational Interventions be Designed?Marcus Lithander
  3. Developing 21st Century Skills That Matter: Effective Strategies for Teaching Critical Thinking Lauren Bellaera