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Encounters of the Mind »

[21 Sep 2007 | 164 views]

I’m sure there are statistical averages and baselines that could be established, but at such a young age, with so many other factors, I find it difficult to trust the data on so-called baby intelligence when there are a multitude of uncontrollable variables.

Critical Thought Toolkit »

[10 Sep 2007 | 255 views]

I think they teach us that things are not always what they seem and that our eyes can deceive us — and regularly do. In fact, the very idea that young kids can’t even make sense of a simple illusion backs up my assertion that our visual perception is linked to a higher level of brain function.

The Three Eyes »

[6 Sep 2007 | 74 views]

But is this really an independence skill? It seems simple and obvious enough, and it could very well be of the first steps towards an independent child.

The Three Eyes »

[6 Sep 2007 | 79 views]

The question that burned in the back of my mind was this: what are the the key skills that define moral, skeptical, critical thought and how would one go about imparting those skills to a child?