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Thinking Critically
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“We cannotsolve problemswith the samethinkingwe used whenwe createdthem.”
EinsteinQuotes: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/albert_einstein.html
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Critical Thinking
DefinitionProcessPurpose
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Critical Thinking
Is NOT:• Automatic replies• Unclear comments• Uninformed responses• Irrational statements
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Critical Thinking
It is:• Clear • Disciplined• Rational• Informed• Open-minded
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/critical+thinking
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Critical Thinking
How do we learn?• Become informed• Examine all sides• Evaluate information• Broaden your horizons
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Critical Thinking
• Why is it important?“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”
Source: Bloom’s Taxonomy
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Thinking Critically
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“We cannotsolve problemswith the samethinkingwe used whenwe createdthem.”
Einstein
Thank you!