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Critical thinking development, Critical thinking - Coggle Diagram
Critical thinking development
What is CT?
ask ? and avoid making assumptions
evaluate and choose relevant information
question opinions, research, arguments and ideas
analyze material
formulate and support your opinion
identify your own bias and others' bias
look at a problem from a wider\different angle
ask the right ? and weigh up different points of view
What critical thinking involves?
Thinking reflectively
Rationaly
Reasonably
Critical thinking sub-skills (Penny Urr)
Analysis: being able to distinguish between categories, generalise, exemplify, ect.
Precision: being aware of imprecision (if anything contradicts)
Logic
Criticism: being able to judge
Benefits of CT for teenagers
Improved attention and observation
More focused learning
Improved ability to respond appropriately
Knowledge of how to prove a point of view across more easily
Skills of analysis that can be used in different situations
Where will teens use CT skills?
exam preparation
overall school studies
future occupation
interpersonal communication
Critical thinking
Goal setting
Meaningful activities
Purpose in life
Intellectual potential
Self-actualisation
Happiness