critical thinking: think your way to success
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Critical ThinkingThink your way to Success
Presented by: Miguel Deleon, Roland Chacon, Ingrid Ippach,
Marielle McNeal, and Holly Munk
College Success Seminar Institute - December 10-12, 2012
Chapter 5: Overview What is critical
thinking? Thoughtful
consideration of the information, ideas, observations, and arguments that you encounter.
The ability to think for yourself and reliably and responsibly make the decisions that affect your life.
Why is critical thinking important?
Thinking Critically: The Basis of a College
Education College courses require a high capacity
of abstract thought. At CCC, you’ll find that most of your
instructors prefer class discussions over lectures. They enjoy hearing what you think!
Research papers, essays, and assignments that reflect your own interpretations are more interesting to read and grade.
Critical Thinking in Everyday Life
As you practice the skills of critical thinking in college, they start to become a natural part of your life. Many jobs/careers want people who
are critical thinkers. Critical thinkers can analyze a
situation and draw useful or productive conclusions.
I think I can, I think I can…
Now that we know more about critical thinking and why it’s important…
Let’s practice using our critical thinking skills!
Group Activity
Break into groups based on where you live in Chicago
North, South, West, etc. Rep your side of town!
Break into subgroups based on neighborhood
Question #1
What are 3 issues or problems that exist within your neighborhood?
Discuss for 2 minutes. Choose one group member to report.
Question #2
What are some things you have done personally to create change within your community?
Discuss for 2 minutes. Choose one group member to report.
Question #3
Imagine that you work for your local alderman’s office. Pick one issue and discuss what you would do to solve it.
Discuss for 5-7 minutes. Choose one group member to report.
Conclusion Student Learning Outcomes
Our lesson focused on Area Three SLOs However, we were also able to incorporate
SLOs from Areas One and Two.
Classroom Assessment Know - Want to Know - Learned (KWL)
Questions, thoughts, feedback! How would you teach Chapter 5?
College Success Seminar Institute - December 10-12, 2012