WolcottLynch
Educator Resources
This page provides links to resources using the Steps for Better Thinking model plus other materials created by WolcottLynch.
Faculty Handbook: Steps for Better Thinking
- Chapters it this handbook include: (1) critical thinking learning outcomes, (2) critical thinking performance patterns, foster critical thinking development, and (4) assessing students' critical thinking skills. The handbook appendix includes assessment examples. Although the handbook uses the term -critical thinking," the materials apply equally to other higher-order thinking skills.
Download a copy of the handbook without appendices below. For a pdf copy of appendices to the handbook (freely available), send email to Susan Wolcott (swolcott at WolcottLynch.com).
Faculty Handbook without appendices (pdf)
DownloadSteps for Better Thinking Model
Below are links to downloadable images from the Faculty Handbook.
YouTube Videos - Introduction to Five Patterns of Thinking
Susan Wolcott produced a set of 7 videos from a webinar held on Dec. 11, 2013. The webinar Introduced the five patterns of cognitive development among adults--as described more fully In the Faculty Handbook listed above. All 7 videos can be located on the 'WolcottLynch' channel in YouTube. You can see the first video here.
Materials for Student Self-Evaluations
Below are links to downloadable student self-evaluation forms.