Summary Critical Thinking (presentation)

Zhanar Kabulova 34 ER

Critical thinking

Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe

Students with critical thinking skills is able to do the following :

-understand the logical connections between ideas

-identify, construct and evaluate arguments

-detect inconsistencies and common mistakes in reasoning

-solve problems systematically

-identify the relevance and importance of ideas

-reflect on the justification of one's own beliefs and values

The importance of critical thinking

• Critical thinking is a domain-general thinking skill.
• Critical thinking is very important in the new knowledge economy.
• Critical thinking enhances language and presentation skills.
• Critical thinking promotes creativity.
• Critical thinking is crucial for self-reflection.
• Good critical thinking is the foundation of science and democracy.

there are 12 indicators of critical thinking skills that are divided into five major groups below:

• (1) Provides a simple explanation: a) focus on the question, b) analyze the arguments, c) asking and answering of an explanation or challenge;
• (2) build basic skills: d) to consider the credibility of the source, e) observed and considered a report of observations;
• (3)concluded: f) deduce and consider the results of deduction, g) induces and consider the results of induction, h) to make and determine the value of the consideration;
• (4) further explanation: i) define the term and consider the definition, j) identifying assumptions;
• (5) setting the strategy and tactics: k) determines the action, l) to interact with others.

Top Five Critical Thinking Skills

• 1. Analytical
• 2. Communication
• 3. Creativity
• 4. Open-Minded
• 5. Problem Solving

1. Analytical

Part of thinking critical is the ability to carefully examine something, whether it is a problem, a set of data, or a text. students with analytical skills can examine information, and then understand what it means, and what it represents.

• Asking Thoughtful Questions
• Data analysis
• Information Seeking
• Interpretation
• Judgment
• Questioning Evidence
• Recognizing Differences and Similarities

2. Communication

• student need to be able to communicate with others to share their ideas effectively. student might also need to engage in critical thinking with a group. In this case, student will need to work with others and communicate effectively to figure out solutions to complex problems.

• Asking important questions
• Assessment
• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Explanation
• Expressing opinions and ideas
• Interpersonal
• Presentation
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

3. Creativity

• Critical thinking often involves some level of creativity. student might need to spot patterns in the information students are looking at or come up with a solution that no one else has thought of before. All of this involves a creative eye.

• Cognitive Flexibility
• Conceptualization
• Curiosity
• Imaginative
• Predicting
• Foresight Making Abstract Connections
• Making Inferences
• Synthesizing
• Visionary

4. Open-Minded

• To think critically, student need to be able to put aside any assumptions or judgments and merely analyze the information student receive. student need to be objective, evaluating ideas without bias.

• Embracing Different Cultural Perspectives
• Humble
• Inclusive
• Objectivity
• Observation
• Reflection
• Fair​

5. Problem Solving

• Problem-solving is another crucial critical-thinking skill that involves analyzing a problem, generating a solution, and implementing followed by assessing that plan. After all, employers don’t simply want employees who can think about information critically. They also need to be able to come up with practical solutions.

• Applying Standards
• Attention to detail
• Clarification
• Collaborative
• Decision Making
• Evaluation
• Grounded
• Identifying Patterns
• Innovative
• Logical Reasoning

Many advantages that they can get, ten of them is:

• (1) They will learn content at a deeper and more permanent level;
• (2) They will be are better able to explain and apply what they learn;
• (2) They will be better able to connect what they are learning in one class with what they are learning in other classes;
• (3) They will ask more and better questions in class;
• (4)They will understand the textbook better;
• (5) They will follow directions better;
• (6)of course, they will understand more of what you present in class;
• (7) They will write better;
• (8) They will apply more of what they are learning to their everyday life;
• (9)They will become more motivated learners in general;
• (10) They will become progressively easier to teach.

Resources

• BIE Book Excerpt: Critical Thinking in PBL by author Suzie Boss - 2015
• A Focus on Critical Thinking ( Edutopia Article) – 2011
• http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_thinking
• Adams, M. J. (1989), “Thinking skills curricula: Their promise and progress.”