1. Thinking Critically About How We learn

2. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 2 Albert Einstein: “Education is what is left after you forget all the things you memorized in school.”

3. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 3 If Einstein is correct, What should be the focus of your education? What should you make certain you “get” out of your classes while you are here? How do we measure how much we learn?

4. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 4 What should be the focus of your education? Understand how we learn. Learn new concepts. Develop learning skills. Increase creativity. Apply knowledge to all areas.

5. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 5 What should you make certain you “get” out of your classes while you are here?

6. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 6 Educational Outcomes Communication Quantitative reasoning Critical Thinking Information Literacy Cultural/Global Knowledge Personal/Civic/Social Responsibilities Ethical Thinking Computer Skills Aesthetic Appreciation Natural/ Environmental Literacy

7. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 7 How do we measure how much we learn? Examinations Research papers Classroom participation Group assignments Classroom presentations

8. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 8 Critical Thinking: The process of determining the authenticity, accuracy, or value of something: characterized by the ability to seek reasons and alternatives, perceive the total situation, and change one’s view based on evidence. Also called “logical” or “analytical” thinking.

9. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 9 Critical Thinking: Is a process of assessment that incorporates basic and higher order thinking skills to determine the value of something.

10. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 10 The Three Types of Learning Cognitive – mental skills (Knowledge) Affective – growth in feelings or emotional areas (Attitude) Psychomotor – manual or physical skills (Skills)

11. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 11 Bloom’s Taxonomy Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge

12. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 12 Give examples of basic order thinking skills? Give examples of higher order thinking skills?

13. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 13 Why are Critical Thinking Skills Important? Promotes intellectual growth & academic achievement. Research supports providing instruction using critical/creative thinking skills. Is necessary for people to have in our rapidly changing technological world. It is crucial for people to have skills in questioning, analyzing, comparing, contrasting and evaluating so that they can make informed choices in their lives.

14. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 14 KNOWLEDGE Things memorized without necessarily having a full understanding.

15. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 15 COMPREHENSION You understand information enough to explain it in your own words.

16. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 16 APPLICATION You find some practical use for the information and use it to solve other problems.

17. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 17 ANALYSIS You break complex ideas into parts and see how the parts work together

18. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 18 SYNTHESIS You make connections with things you already know.

19. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 19 EVALUATION You judge something's worth

20. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 20 Homework Read Chapter 9. Go to Advisement and get a print out of your Degree Audit.

21. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 21 Journal Topics Reflect on your college experience so far. Describe how you came up with choosing your major and if you are undecided, what are some things you can do to help you decide on one.? What are some things you should do to prepare for next semester?