Critical Thinking

11 Lessons

11 hours 0 mins

In today’s society, many people experience information overload. We are bombarded with messages to believe various ideas, purchase things, support causes, and lead our lifestyle in a particular way. How do you know what to believe? How do you separate the truth from the myths?

The answer lies in critical thinking skills. The ability to clearly reason through problems and to present arguments in a logical, compelling way has become a key skill for survival in today’s world. This two-day workshop will give you some practical tools and hands-on experience with critical thinking and problem solving.

What will you learn?

Define critical and non-critical thinking
Identify your critical thinking style(s), including areas of strength and improvement
Describe other thinking styles, including left/right brain thinking and whole-brain thinking
Work through the critical thinking process to build or analyze arguments
Develop and evaluate explanations
Improve key critical thinking skills
Use analytical thought systems and creative thinking techniques
Prepare and present powerful arguments

What topics are covered?

Understanding critical thinking
Where do other types of thinking fit in? (including whole-brain and left and right brain)
Pitfalls to reasoned decision making
The critical thinking process
A critical thinker’s skill set
Creating explanations
Dealing with assumptions
Common sense
Critical and creative thought systems
Plenty of hands-on case studies

Lessons

Understanding Critical Thinking
1 hour 0 mins
The first session of the course will look at what critical thinking is, some characteristics of critical thinkers, and key critical thinking skills. Participants will also explore ways to develop their critical thinking skills.
Where Do Other Types of Thinking Fit In?
1 hour 0 mins
Next, participants will look at left- and right-brain and whole-brain thinking.
Pitfalls to Reasoned Decision Making
1 hour 0 mins
This session will look at some of the barriers to good decision making and explore how to get around them.
The Critical Thinking Process
1 hour 0 mins
Next, participants will delve into the seven phase critical thinking model. They will also learn about the standards of critical thinking that serve as the foundation for this model. Participants will then practice the process through a case study.
A Critical Thinker’s Skill Set
1 hour 0 mins
This session will give participants some skills necessary for critical thinking: asking questions, probing, and active listening.
Creating Explanations
1 hour 0 mins
Another important part of critical thinking is being able to clearly explain why something is a particular way. This session will help participants build that skill.
Dealing with Assumptions
1 hour 0 mins
Although assumptions can help us get through our everyday lives, they can be a major impediment to critical thinking. In this session, participants will discuss how to reduce the number of assumptions that they rely on.
Common Sense
1 hour 0 mins
This session will explore a frequently overlooked thinking tool: common sense.
Critical and Creative Thought Systems
1 hour 0 mins
Next, participants will look at some analytical and inventive thought systems, including De Bono’s thinking hats and brainstorming.
Putting It Into Practice
1 hour 0 mins
This final session will give participants some tips on preparing and presenting a powerful, logical argument. Participants will also have an opportunity to prepare and present a critical thinking presentation, and to evaluate others’ presentations with the skills that they have learned.
Workshop Wrap-Up
1 hour 0 mins
At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.

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