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CRITICAL THINKING TECHNIQUES - Coggle Diagram
CRITICAL THINKING TECHNIQUES
Critical Inquiry
Usage
Solve problems
Make a decision
How-to
Process of Inquiry
Define the problem
Review the literature
Formulate a hypothesis
Select an inquiry design
Carry out the inquiry
Interpret your results
Report on findings
Definition
The process of gathering and evaluating information, ideas, and assumptions from multiple perspectives to produce well-reasoned analysis and understanding, and leading to new ideas, applications and questions.
Reflection
Usage
Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without learning is danderous.
How-to
Focus on the right material
Ask the right questions
Do the right thing
Get into the right state
Definition
A reasoning process to make meaning of an experience.
Inference
Usage
Data analysis
Conversation and communication
Problem-solving
Research & reading comprehension
How-to
Ladder of inference
Definition
Inductive: make generalizations from specific observations
Deductive: come to specific conclusions from a set of general premises
6 Thinking Hats
Usage
Improve the quality of problem solving and decision making from different perspectives
Ensure diversity & inclusion in team
Organize thinking and meetings
How-to
Definition
Separate thinking into six clear functions and roles. Each thinking role is identified with a colored symbolic “thinking hat.” By mentally wearing and switching “hats,” you can easily focus or redirect thoughts, the conversation, or the meeting.
Appreciative Inquiry
Usage
Strategic planning
Organizational change and development
Discovering new opportunities
Identifying existing strengths
How-to
4-D Model
Definition
The study and exploration of what gives life to human systems when they function at their best. This approach to personal change and organization change is based on the assumption that questions and dialogues about strengths, successes, values, hopes, and dreams are themselves transformational.
Syllogisms
Definition
A method of reasoning by drawing a conclusion from 2 premises
Usage
To test your arguments by checking if they follow a valid form of deductive reasoning, and if the premises are true and relevant. A valid form of deductive reasoning is one that guarantees that the conclusion is true if the premises are true, regardless of the content of the statements.
How-to
Pattern: The particular pattern of a syllogism is that the first, [P1]
major premise
shares something with a second, [P2]
minor premise
, which turn leads to a
conclusion
.
Framing/Reframing
Usage
Shift
From negative feeling to positive feeling
From passive to active
From others to oneself
From past to future/ future to past
From a liability to an asset
From victimization to empowerment for self/others
Cultivate creative and critical thinking skills
How-to
Choice Map
Definition
Framing: process to put an issue into a clearer perspective
Reframing: Constructively move on from a situation in which you/others feel stuck or confused
SCAMPER
Usage
Improve current/ Ideating new products and services
Business analysis and problem-solving.
Exploring solutions to a situation
How-to
Definition
A simple means of generating ideas to develop new products or improve existing products through brainstorming.
Attention to details & Analogous Thinking
(Self review)
