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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2023): Innovative teaching and faculty development: Theoretical and operational dimensions

Cultivating practical creativity and critical thinking in Higher Education. A conceptual geography

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3280/exioa1-2023oa16040
Submitted
June 12, 2023
Published
2023-06-20

Abstract

This article proposes a reflection on the theme of development of creative and critical thinking skills in Higher Education, with reference to university students in the field of Education and Training.

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