Critical Thinking
What is CT? Purposeful Multi-disciplinary Imposes Criteria Systematic A fitness training for the mind
Stages of CT Ideal Master Advanced Practicing Beginner Challenged Not Reflective
Elements of Thinking Information Purpose Point of View Problem or Question Concepts Assumptions Consequences & Implications Interpretation & Inference
CT Skills Gather Complete Information Understand Terms & Language Look for Hidden Assumptions Look for Answers Appropriate to the Complexity of the Situation Question What Information You Have Become Aware of Emotional Blocks
CT Process Identify & Restate the Claim Identify Evidence Relevant to the Claim Evaluate the Quality of the Evidence Evaluate the Validity of the Claim Summarize
In Summary Critical Thinking is Disciplined, self-directed thinking Thinking that displays mastery of intellectual skills & abilities Thinking about thinking to make it more clear, more accurate, and more defensible Richard Paul (1992) Critical Thinking: What Every Person Needs to Survive in a Rapidly Changing World