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Critical Thinking as an Educational Ideal (David Hitchcock)
Historical Conceptions of Critical Thinking
Evolution of the Concept
John Stuart Mill (19th Century)
Emphasized open-mindedness
diverse opinions
profiting from criticism for robust judgment
John Dewey (1910, 1916)
Introduced "reflexive and critical thinking" into education
foundational for reflective thought
Robert Ennis (1962, 1996)
Defined critical thinking as "the correct assessing of statements"
refined to "reasonable reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do"
Delphi Report (1990s)
purposeful
self-regulatory judgment which results in interpretation
analysis
evaluation
inference, and explanation of evidential
conceptual
methodological
Hitchcock’s Definition of Critical Thinking
Core Definition
"Reasonable reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do"
Criteria and Standards:
Cognitive Skills
Clarifying meaning
analyzing arguments
evaluating evidence
judging conclusions
drawing warranted inferences
interpretation
analysis
evaluation
inference
explanation
self-regulation
Knowledge Base
Observation & inference
Conclusive vs. defeasible inference
Necessary/sufficient conditions
Hypothesis/prediction
Argument, premise, conclusion
Intellectual Dispositions
Open- and fair-mindedness
Willingness to revise beliefs
Searching for evidence
Respect for reason and truth
Intellectual courage and humility
Commitment to intellectual integrity
The Process of Thinking Critically
Key Steps
Problem Identification & Analysis
Clarification of Meaning
Gathering Evidence
Assessing Evidence
Inferring Conclusions
Considering Other Information
Making an Overall Judgment
Checklist Alternative
Notice difficulty
Define the problem
Break it into sub-problems
Generate possible solutions
Determine relevant evidence
Core Characteristics
Iterative & Reflective
continuous refinement
self-regulation
Creative Element
not just analytical
involves generating hypotheses
solutions
Principles for Teaching Critical Thinking
Educational Goals
Develop skills
knowledge
dispositions of critical thinkers
Prepare students
Rational inquiry
Democratic engagement
Autonomy in decision-making
Philosophical Justifications (Siegel, 1988)
Respect students as persons
Empower autonomy
Initiate into rational traditions
Prepare for democratic society
Pedagogical Approaches
Infusion
taught within subject areas with explicit CT focus
Stand-alone
Dedicated CT course
Immersion
CT practiced in subjects without teaching CT principles
Practical Guidelines for Educators
Communicate goals clearly
Motivate student engagement
Use structured checklists
Prioritize depth over breadth
Employ bridging with real-world issues
Use real, relevant examples
Give guided practice and feedback
Promote meta-cognition
Design meaningful assessments
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