critical thinking
What is Critical Thinking?
-Problem solving
-Investigate
-Creative Thinking
-Communication
-Statistics
-Logic
-Awareness
Definitions of Critical Thinking:
One definition defined by the National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking includes: “Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action” (Scriven & Paul, 1987)
Another way to think about critical thinking is: “Critical thinking is that mode of thinking - about any subject, content, or problem - in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully taking charge of the structures inherent in thinking and imposing intellectual standards upon them” (Elder, 2007).
One definition defined by the National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking includes: “Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action” (Scriven & Paul, 1987)
Another way to think about critical thinking is: “Critical thinking is that mode of thinking - about any subject, content, or problem - in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully taking charge of the structures inherent in thinking and imposing intellectual standards upon them” (Elder, 2007).
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Steps of critical thinking: 1. Identify the problem or question. 2. Gather data, opinions, and arguments. 3. Analyze and evaluate the data. 4. Identify assumptions. 5. Establish significance. 6. Make a decision/reach a conclusion. 7. Present or communicate |
How can we be more aware?
Sigmund Freud: In the 19th century, Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis (method in treating mental illness) created a theory of personality: id, ego, superego
Ego: the “I” or self of any person
German word is "das Ich" literally translates to “the I." (McLeod, 2018)
Egocentrism:
Unable to breakaway from our personal and psychological perspectives that have been influenced by goals, identities, biases, and beliefs
Looking “beneath the surface” and becoming aware of our ego allows us to confront our belief systems and begin to recognize our prejudices
Sigmund Freud: In the 19th century, Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis (method in treating mental illness) created a theory of personality: id, ego, superego
Ego: the “I” or self of any person
German word is "das Ich" literally translates to “the I." (McLeod, 2018)
Egocentrism:
Unable to breakaway from our personal and psychological perspectives that have been influenced by goals, identities, biases, and beliefs
Looking “beneath the surface” and becoming aware of our ego allows us to confront our belief systems and begin to recognize our prejudices
The danger of a single story:
A single story lets stereotypes and generalizations define individual human beings, recognizing and breaking away from our own single story lens allows us to shift our focus away from our egocentric lives in hopes to better understand others
An example of this but not limited to a person:
A single story lets stereotypes and generalizations define individual human beings, recognizing and breaking away from our own single story lens allows us to shift our focus away from our egocentric lives in hopes to better understand others
An example of this but not limited to a person:
- Who has lived/experienced different cultures (geographical locations besides hometown)
- Questions belief systems (religious views, cultural ideologies, etc)
- Seek continuous education/information through various resources
- Actively listens/admits their wrongs
- Recognize personal power/privilege and the ways it oppress other groups in society and the ideologies that drives the U.S.
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- Critical Consciousness:
- “refers to the process by which individuals apply critical thinking skills to examine their current situations, develop a deeper understanding about their concrete reality, and devise, implement, and evaluate solutions to their problems.”
(2016). Newark Community Collaborative Board. Retrieved from http://newarkccb.org/framework/critical-consciousness-theory/