Critical thinking lecture

04/11/2024 

Critical thinking lecture

     To begin with let's describe briefly critical thinking. Critical thinking is the analysis of available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments in order to form a judgement by the application of rational, skeptical, and unbiased analyses and evaluation. The application of critical thinking includes self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective habits of the mind. There are three elements for teaching critical thinking, first dialogue, teacher poses questions and encourages student to dialogue as a class or in a small group. Second of authentic instruction teacher focuses the dialogue on problems that make sense to the student using role play simulation. Mentorship one on one week with teacher, coach or other adult follow up with additional practice. Many critical thinking skills are specific to a particular subject and it should be taught along with content may not transfer to other subjects. Experts know what is important, where to focus attention. Perceive large, meaningful patterns, organization

      Moreover, critical thinking involves evaluating conclusions by logically, systematically examining problem, evidence, solution Skills necessary for critical thinking. It also implies cognitive skills (interpretation, analysis, evaluation of claims and arguments). Affective dispositions (inquisitiveness, open-mindedness, honesty in facing your own biases, ability to understand others’ views and a willingness to reconsider and revise your views). Approaches to specific problems (diligence in seeking and focusing on relevant information, clarity in stating the question). So, this term not only refers to identify and analyze a situation but also refers to several skills that are involved on mental processes to break the information down to come up with the results. 

     To conclude, we need to find what the actual problem is before making inferences and start coming up with possible solutions. A neutral posture is important to succeed. Dialogue, mentorship and perception are vital to properly apply problem solving elements in our classrooms.