@article{newvistas 108, author = {Yasmin Kulasi}, title = {Using peer feedback to help develop critical thinking skills}, volume = {6}, year = {2020}, url = {https://uwlpress.uwl.ac.uk/newvistas/article/id/108/}, issue = {1}, doi = {10.36828/newvistas.108}, abstract = {Many first year undergraduate students arrive at university without having been taught how to think critically. This poses a serious problem as without critical thinking skills, students can fall into bad intellectual habits impeding their development. An example of this is the over-reliance on the internet for information. The resulting ‘Google-it’ mentality can then leave sixth-formers insufficiently prepared for Higher Education; impacting their ability to thrive at university.}, month = {4}, pages = {20-24}, keywords = {scaffolding,productive thinking,information evaluation}, issn = {2056-9688}, publisher={University of West London}, journal = {New Vistas} }