WolcottLynch

"Steps for Better Thinking"

Mission

WolcottLynch conducts research, offers consulting services, and develops innovative and practical educational resources for enhancing and assessing critical thinking, professional problem solving, and other higher-order thinking skills.

Company Profile

WolcottLynch was formed in 1992 by Susan K. Wolcott, an accounting professor, and Cindy L. Lynch, a developmental psychologist.  They combined two theoretical models from cognitive science—King & Kitchener’s reflective judgment model and Fischer’s dynamic skill theory—with college classroom practice to create a developmental model called “Steps for Better Thinking.”  Following Cindy’s death in 2002, Susan continues to build on their body of work.

This web site provides the following resources:

• Suggestions for using Steps for Better Thinking to design and conduct assessments of critical thinking and professional problem solving skills
• Guidance for coaching and training individuals to improve their critical thinking and professional problem solving skills

• Recommendations for college educators who wish to design curricula for skill/competency development

• Free online tutorial for critical thinking and problem solving

• Access to a ListServ for networking with others

For more information about the principals of WolcottLynch, see:

• Susan K. Wolcott vita, Feb. 2006, pdf format
• Cindy L. Lynch vita, Nov. 2001, pdf format

Contact Information

Electronic mail

Susan K. Wolcott

Telephone

1-425-830-3962

Send email to Susan K. Wolcott with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 02/10/06