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    The document outlines the characteristics of a critical thinker and non-critical thinker. A critical thinker observes patterns, looks for evidence to support information, questions assumptions, determines relevant information, and adapts easily to new situations. As a result of developing these skills, individuals become more effective students and employees who can develop stronger relationships. In contrast, a non-critical thinker passively accepts new information, relies on routines, accepts authority without question, and does not hypothesize or predict outcomes. The document concludes that as teachers, we must encourage students to challenge information, transfer learning responsibility to students, and model critical thinking daily.

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    The document outlines the characteristics of a critical thinker and non-critical thinker. A critical thinker observes patterns, looks for evidence to support information, questions assumptions, determines relevant information, and adapts easily to new situations. As a result of developing these skills, individuals become more effective students and employees who can develop stronger relationships. In contrast, a non-critical thinker passively accepts new information, relies on routines, accepts authority without question, and does not hypothesize or predict outcomes. The document concludes that as teachers, we must encourage students to challenge information, transfer learning responsibility to students, and model critical thinking daily.

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    Characteristics of A Critical Thinker

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    The document outlines the characteristics of a critical thinker and non-critical thinker. A critical thinker observes patterns, looks for evidence to support information, questions assumptions, determines relevant information, and adapts easily to new situations. As a result of developing these skills, individuals become more effective students and employees who can develop stronger relationships. In contrast, a non-critical thinker passively accepts new information, relies on routines, accepts authority without question, and does not hypothesize or predict outcomes. The document concludes that as teachers, we must encourage students to challenge information, transfer learning responsibility to students, and model critical thinking daily.

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    CHARACTERISTICS OF A CRITICAL THINKER

    THE CRITICAL THINKER...

    Observes patterns and notes similarities and differences

    Looks for evidence that supports information presented

    Can identify present assumptions and questions current assumptions

    Determines what information is relevant

    Adapts more easily to new situations

    Has the courage to ask questions

    Exhibits a caring attitude towards others

    Filters and carefully interprets information - is sensitive to biased information

    Acknowledges all perspectives in decision-making

    Questions authority and current policies

    Is comfortable with complexity and ambiguity

    Can adjust to an accelerated pace of change

    Is open-minded and skeptical

    Can predict and hypothesize

    Is self-reliant

    Shows increased sensitivity to world problems

    Linda Brown, Ph. D. Critical Thinking Characteristics


    Exhibits increased self-awareness

    Develops creative talents

    Uses precise language

    Avoids dogmatism

    AS A RESULT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS,


    INDIVIDUALS WILL BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE, PRODUCTIVE STUDENTS,
    EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THEY WILL DEVELOP
    STRONGER, DEEPER, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF A NON-CRITICAL THINKER

    THE NON-CRITICAL THINKER...

    Engages in a passive learning style

    Exhibits blanket acceptance of new information

    Prefers to execute tasks in a routine fashion

    Accepts authority unquestionably

    Memorizes new information

    Is less adaptable in unforeseen situations

    Adheres to conformity

    Doesn't hypothesize or attempt to predict results

    AS TEACHERS AND ROLE MODELS, WE MUST...

    Linda Brown, Ph. D. Critical Thinking Characteristics


    Have the confidence to take risks in the classroom...try new approaches to teaching.

    Encourage students to challenge us and to question the information we provide.

    Transfer the responsibility for learning to the students.

    Motivate students to integrate learning from all disciplines.

    Help students develop confidence in their reasoning abilities.

    Model critical thinking skills on a daily basis...provide examples.


    Guide students to the answers... not provide the answers.

    Inspire... not intimidate students.

    Admit that we don't have all the answers.

    Involve students in decision-making in the classroom.

    Reframe content in a way that makes it relevant to students.

    Take a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to teaching.

    Creatively and enthusiastically embrace and introduce critical thinking strategies.

    Have fun in the classroom!

    Linda Brown, Ph. D. Critical Thinking Characteristics


    Linda Brown, Ph. D. Critical Thinking Characteristics

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