Critical Thinking
The ability to think critically is one of the most important skills students should build and develop as early as they can, particularly at k12 stages. As a critical thinker, you’ll be able to step back, examine your thinking process and make better decisions. You’ll learn to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions and see others’ viewpoints with greater clarity. You’ll generate better results in a shorter time by applying these powerful thinking skills. Acquiring this critical skills allows the students to demonstrate well-organized thinking and logical approach, to effectively address today’s society and business problems, as well as well plan their future development
Critical Thinking Level One
Understanding Critical Thinking
What is Critical Thinking?
Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
Common Critical Thinking Styles
Making Connections
Where Do Other Types of Thinking Fit In?
Left- and Right-Brain ThinkingWhole-Brain Thinking
Pitfalls to Reasoned Decision Making
The Critical Thinking Process
The Critical Thinking Model
The Standards of Critical Thinking
Identifying the Issues
Identifying the Arguments
Clarifying the Issues and Arguments
Establishing Context
Checking Credibility and Consistency
Evaluating Arguments
Case Study
Critical Thinking Level Two
A Critical Thinker’s Skill Set
Asking Questions
Probing Techniques
Pushing My Buttons
Critical Thinking Questions
Active Listening Skills
Session Seven: Creating Explanations
Defining Explanations
Steps to Building an Explanation
Making Connections
Dealing with Assumptions
Common Sense
Critical and Creative Thought Systems
Techniques for Thinking Creatively
Creative Thinking Exercise
DeBono’s Thinking Hats