Explain What It Means To Think Critically By Stephen Brookfield
Supplemental Two
Critical Thinking
Week Two – Learning Activity #5
Introduction 2
Recognizing Critical Thinking 2 Critical thinking is a productive activity. 2 Critical thinking is a process. 2 Manifestations of critical thinking vary. 2 Critical thinking results from positive and negative trigger points. 3 Critical thinking is emotional and rational. 3
Components of Critical Thinking 4 Component 1: Identifying and challenging assumptions. 4 Component 2: Recognizing context. 4 Component 3: Explore alternatives. 4
Introduction
Critical thinking is a crucial element of lifelong learning. The concept of lifelong learning is to take both formal education and life experiences and challenge what has been learned …show more content…
Recognizing Critical Thinking
It is important to separate the concept of critical thinking from attacks. Students questioning a facilitator or professor do not necessarily mean that the concepts being taught are being attacked, rather students are thinking critically through all the aspects. It is important to not take critical thinking in a defensive manner, but to welcome it with recognition that the recipient is taking the knowledge received and maximizing it.
Critical thinking is a productive activity.
Critical thinking constantly increases awareness. If critical thinking is approached in a negative fashion, the productivity can quickly degenerate into a defensive argument, learning and expanding nothing; however, if it is approached in a positive and productive manner, ideas and values become more diverse. It is through diversity that minds become broadened and lifelong learning really starts.
Critical thinking is a process.
It is important to recognize that critical thinking is not an end product. There is nothing tangible about it; rather it is a state of mind.
Manifestations of critical thinking …show more content…
While it is always good to learn from negative events, it is just as important to thinking critically in positive circumstance. An individual does not want to ruin the enjoyment of a positive experience; however, improvement is always a possibility to consider. Lastly, critical thinking resulting from mundane events and discussions are essential to continual improvement, causing those positive experiences. It is the consistency of maintaining that state of mind that broadens the horizons of the
Critical Thinking
Week Two – Learning Activity #5
Introduction 2
Recognizing Critical Thinking 2 Critical thinking is a productive activity. 2 Critical thinking is a process. 2 Manifestations of critical thinking vary. 2 Critical thinking results from positive and negative trigger points. 3 Critical thinking is emotional and rational. 3
Components of Critical Thinking 4 Component 1: Identifying and challenging assumptions. 4 Component 2: Recognizing context. 4 Component 3: Explore alternatives. 4
Introduction
Critical thinking is a crucial element of lifelong learning. The concept of lifelong learning is to take both formal education and life experiences and challenge what has been learned …show more content…
Recognizing Critical Thinking
It is important to separate the concept of critical thinking from attacks. Students questioning a facilitator or professor do not necessarily mean that the concepts being taught are being attacked, rather students are thinking critically through all the aspects. It is important to not take critical thinking in a defensive manner, but to welcome it with recognition that the recipient is taking the knowledge received and maximizing it.
Critical thinking is a productive activity.
Critical thinking constantly increases awareness. If critical thinking is approached in a negative fashion, the productivity can quickly degenerate into a defensive argument, learning and expanding nothing; however, if it is approached in a positive and productive manner, ideas and values become more diverse. It is through diversity that minds become broadened and lifelong learning really starts.
Critical thinking is a process.
It is important to recognize that critical thinking is not an end product. There is nothing tangible about it; rather it is a state of mind.
Manifestations of critical thinking …show more content…
While it is always good to learn from negative events, it is just as important to thinking critically in positive circumstance. An individual does not want to ruin the enjoyment of a positive experience; however, improvement is always a possibility to consider. Lastly, critical thinking resulting from mundane events and discussions are essential to continual improvement, causing those positive experiences. It is the consistency of maintaining that state of mind that broadens the horizons of the