Post by Admin on Jan 14, 2021 17:09:27 GMT
Lesson 1: What Is Critical Thinking?
Critical Thinking Introduction:
Critical thinking has been defined in many complex ways, but it can be best summed up with thinking and judging for yourself. When you develop critical thinking skills, you learn to evaluate information that you hear and process information that you collect honestly without baggage (such as the assumptions we carry around). You will analyze the evidence that is presented to you in order to make sure it is sound.
Critical thinking involves letting go of what we want to believe and embracing new information. It's uncomfortable but it's also interesting. And when you do your research and finally lay out what you believe to be the facts, you'll probably be surprised by what you uncover. It might not be what you were expecting, but chances are it will be closer to the truth.
A. Pre‐Assessment: Before we begin, we ask that you assess your own critical thinking. Print out the PDF (link posted below) and circle the best answer for each of the 30 questions or scenarios. Use the answer key on the last page to calculate your score. Enter your score in the discussion section of this lesson. If you accurately answered 25 of the questions, then your score is 25/30 for example.
unitiii_criticalthinkingassessmentpracticeq....pdf (492.09 KB)
B. Watch: Critical Thinking
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLPL5p0fMg
C. Read: In the Wall Street Journal article (linked below).
www.wsj.com/articles/bosses-seek-critical-thinking-but-what-is-that-1413923730
D. Discussion Post: Please post your answers to the following questions:
• What is critical thinking?
• Why is it important?
• Name someone famous you believe is a critical thinker.
• Why do you think they are a critical thinker?
• Thoughtfully respond to two other posts from fellow participants. In your reply, address if their definition of critical thinking is similar
to yours. Why or why not?
Critical Thinking Introduction:
Critical thinking has been defined in many complex ways, but it can be best summed up with thinking and judging for yourself. When you develop critical thinking skills, you learn to evaluate information that you hear and process information that you collect honestly without baggage (such as the assumptions we carry around). You will analyze the evidence that is presented to you in order to make sure it is sound.
Critical thinking involves letting go of what we want to believe and embracing new information. It's uncomfortable but it's also interesting. And when you do your research and finally lay out what you believe to be the facts, you'll probably be surprised by what you uncover. It might not be what you were expecting, but chances are it will be closer to the truth.
A. Pre‐Assessment: Before we begin, we ask that you assess your own critical thinking. Print out the PDF (link posted below) and circle the best answer for each of the 30 questions or scenarios. Use the answer key on the last page to calculate your score. Enter your score in the discussion section of this lesson. If you accurately answered 25 of the questions, then your score is 25/30 for example.
unitiii_criticalthinkingassessmentpracticeq....pdf (492.09 KB)
B. Watch: Critical Thinking
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLPL5p0fMg
C. Read: In the Wall Street Journal article (linked below).
www.wsj.com/articles/bosses-seek-critical-thinking-but-what-is-that-1413923730
D. Discussion Post: Please post your answers to the following questions:
• What is critical thinking?
• Why is it important?
• Name someone famous you believe is a critical thinker.
• Why do you think they are a critical thinker?
• Thoughtfully respond to two other posts from fellow participants. In your reply, address if their definition of critical thinking is similar
to yours. Why or why not?