Systematic design of domain-specific instruction on near and far transfer of critical thinking skills

- Systematically designed Immersion & Infusion instructional approaches were compared.
- Both approaches resulted in significant improvement on near-transfer of CT skills.
- Infusion-based learning environments appear to be useful for far-transfer.
- Far-transfer of CT skills remains to be a challenge in CT research.
- Systematic and explicit approach to CT instruction is a promising approach.