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#682 Daniel Willingham: Why Don't Students Like School?

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The Importance of Acquiring Factual Knowledge and Critical Thinking Skills

This chapter explores the debate over the significance of factual knowledge and critical thinking skills in education. It emphasizes the need for both, as understanding the context of factual knowledge is crucial for effective application of critical thinking skills. The chapter also discusses domain-independent and domain-specific thinking skills, knowledge transfer between domains, and the importance of extended practice for learning proficiency.

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