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Directed thinking
= Desired
outcome
- Halpern, 1996
Formation of logical
inferences
Development of
- Simon and Kapplan, 1989 cohesive +
logical reasoning
patterns
Stahl and Stahl, 1991
Art of thinking better:
more clear
more accurate
more defensible
- Paul, Binker, Adamson, Martin (1989)
Ability to respond to material by:
Distinguishing
facts and
opinions or
personal
feelings
Define, analyze and
devise solutions
Judgments and
inferences Inductive and
deductive
arguments
Arriving at reasonable and informed
conclusions
Applying understanding and knowledge
to new and different problems
Developing rational and reasonable interpretations
Suspending
beliefs
cultural systems,
values and beliefs
assimilating
information
- MCC General Education Initiatives
Basic element of communication
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening
Social change
courts
governments
schools
businesses
Helps us uncover bias and prejudice
A path to freedom from half-truths
and deceptions
Willingness to change one point of
view
Assesses statements
and arguments
o Interested in
finding new
solutions
Listens
carefully +
give
feedback
Critical thinking is a lifelong
process of self-assessment
Examines problem
Sees connections
between topics + use
of knowledge from
other disciplines
Willing to take a critical
stance on issues