Becoming a critic of your thinking Names: Lulu Al-Nassar 201101480 Faten Al-Nassar 201302248 Date Due: 27 - February - 2017 Introduction Thinking cannot be avoided as it is the human nature. Thinking tries to gather information that act as the basis of our decision making and making choices Thinking affects our life significantly whether good or bad How would you define your thinking? Definition Critical thinking is the aspect that ensures quality thinking and judgment under any circumstance poor thinking is the kind of thinking results in inevitable problems through poor decision making Critical thinking is demonstrated through analysis, integration and evaluation of information gathered by an individual. Critical thinking is characterized by sound reasoning, reflection and practice. 2 How to maximize one’s thinking Criticizing our thinking effectively Studying and assessing our thinking keenly Practicing analogous thinking Bad habits of thinking Stereotypic thinking Generalized thinking Narrowed thinking from one point of view Mythical and illusion thinking Steps in becoming a skilled thinker There are three steps in becoming a critical thinker that requires dedication and motivation Self discipline of the critical thinking principles Constantly practicing the principles Internal motivation and constant reminder of the principles Developing as a thinker Taking our thinking as invisible concepts The ability to identify both weaknesses and strengths in ones thinking Viewing one’s thinking Becoming a critic of your thinking Criticizing our thinking aims at improving our thinking through discovery of our thinking Making changes through commitment and constant practice Become knowledgeable of the bad habits as well as the good habits that could improve our thinking Levels of thinking Lower order thinking is characterized by unreflective thinking based of self deception Higher order thinking also known as level 2 is majorly characterized by skills that are inconsistently fair and partial reflective Highest order thinking is explicitly reflective dominated by high level of skills. For us to achieve this level of thinking, both intellectual traits and skills Advantages of critical thinking Formulating questions clearly to probe the possible solutions Collects information, probes and effectively interprets it to achieve better results Provides solutions to difficult problems Assist in sound decisions based on well reasoned solutions Conclusion Thinking is part of everyone's life whether a child or an adult. Critical thinking is crucial in many aspects of life such as relationships, work, solving complex situations as well as emotional dealings Critical thinking is achieved through constant practice of the thinking tools and principles. Critical thinking is achieved through consistency in learning and probing one’s thinking Questions Which ...

1. Becoming a critic of your thinking
Names: Lulu Al-Nassar
201101480
Faten Al-Nassar
201302248
Date Due: 27 - February - 2017
Introduction

2. Thinking cannot be avoided as it is the human nature.
Thinking tries to gather information that act as the basis of our
decision making and making choices
Thinking affects our life significantly whether good or bad
How would you define your thinking?
Definition
Critical thinking is the aspect that ensures quality thinking and
judgment under any circumstance
poor thinking is the kind of thinking results in inevitable
problems through poor decision making
Critical thinking is demonstrated through analysis, integration
and evaluation of information gathered by an individual.
Critical thinking is characterized by sound reasoning, reflection
and practice.
2
How to maximize one’s thinking
Criticizing our thinking effectively
Studying and assessing our thinking keenly
Practicing analogous thinking

3. Bad habits of thinking
Stereotypic thinking
Generalized thinking
Narrowed thinking from one point of view
Mythical and illusion thinking
Steps in becoming a skilled thinker
There are three steps in becoming a critical thinker that requires
dedication and motivation
Self discipline of the critical thinking principles
Constantly practicing the principles
Internal motivation and constant reminder of the principles
Developing as a thinker
Taking our thinking as invisible concepts
The ability to identify both weaknesses and strengths in ones
thinking
Viewing one’s thinking

4. Becoming a critic of your thinking
Criticizing our thinking aims at improving our thinking through
discovery of our thinking
Making changes through commitment and constant practice
Become knowledgeable of the bad habits as well as the good
habits that could improve our thinking
Levels of thinking
Lower order thinking is characterized by unreflective thinking
based of self deception
Higher order thinking also known as level 2 is majorly
characterized by skills that are inconsistently fair and partial
reflective
Highest order thinking is explicitly reflective dominated by
high level of skills. For us to achieve this level of thinking,
both intellectual traits and skills

5. Advantages of critical thinking
Formulating questions clearly to probe the possible solutions
Collects information, probes and effectively interprets it to
achieve better results
Provides solutions to difficult problems
Assist in sound decisions based on well reasoned solutions
Conclusion
Thinking is part of everyone's life whether a child or an adult.
Critical thinking is crucial in many aspects of life such as
relationships, work, solving complex situations as well as
emotional dealings
Critical thinking is achieved through constant practice of the
thinking tools and principles.
Critical thinking is achieved through consistency in learning
and probing one’s thinking
Questions
Which are the flaws in your thinking?
In what aspects of your life do you practice critical thinking?

6. What is the level of your thinking and how did you arrive at
your answer.
references
Elder, L. and Paul, R. (2002). Critical thinking: Tools for taking
charge of your professional and Personal Life
E. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
1. Expectation
The student will be able to perform professional responsibilities
effectively in both local and international contexts.
2. Indicators of Success
1. Maintains a good work ethic.
2. Sustains positive relations with supervisors, co-workers and
clients.
3. Performs professional tasks effectively and efficiently in
local and international contexts.
4. Improves and increases professional competence over time.
5. Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
3. Professional Indicator 1

7. Maintains a good work ethic.
Achievement criteria:
· Adheres to rules and procedures.
· Takes responsibility as necessary to produce expected results.
Standards of Performance
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
With guidance, can adhere to rules and procedures; rarely works
extra to meet deadlines; sometimes accepts extra work
assignments.
Adheres to rules and procedures; works as needed to meet
deadlines; volunteers extra work to complete assignments.
Adheres to rules and procedures; completes assignments by or
before deadlines; volunteers work that promotes employer’s
success.
4. Professional Indicator 2
Sustains positive relations with supervisors, co-workers and
clients.
Achievement criteria:
· Maintains positive interpersonal relations.
· Supports and promotes employer’s vision and goals.
Standards of Performance
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
Has difficulty maintaining positive working relationships; sees
job primarily in terms of personal benefits.
Maintains positive working relationships; supports employer’s
goals; sees job as helping employer meet goals and in terms of
personal benefit and professional opportunity.
Maintains excellent working relationships; supports and

8. promotes employer’s goals; accepts and volunteers work that
promotes employer’s success; sees job in terms of personal
benefit and future professional opportunity.
5. Professional Indicator 3
Performs professional tasks effectively and efficiently in local
and international contexts.
Achievement criteria:
· Quality of professional performance.
· Organizational skills and time management.
· Attention to quality.
Standards of Performance
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
Has difficulty performing at a professional level; is
uncomfortable outside a local context; needs to improve time
management and organization; rarely recognizes inferior
quality.
Consistently performs at a professional level; is increasingly
effective in both local and international contexts; organizes and
manages time effectively; usually recognizes quality problems
and corrects them.
Consistently performs at a high professional level; is very
effective in both local and international contexts; organizes and
manages time very effectively, produces excellent results; often
suggests ways to improve quality.
6. Professional Indicator 4
Improves and increases professional competence over time.
Achievement criteria:
· Keeps professional knowledge and skills current.
· Maintains an active program of professional development.
· Improves performance through disciplined reflection and self-

9. assessment.
Standards of Performance
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
Knowledge and skills are not always current; needs
encouragement to engage in professional development
activities; rarely reflects on personal performance to identify
ways to improve.
Knowledge and skills are current; maintains a regular
professional development program; regularly reflects on
personal performance and finds ways to improve performance.
Knowledge and skills are at the leading edge; maintains an
aggressive professional development program; frequently
reflects on personal performance and regularly improves
performance.
7. Professional Indicator 5
Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
Achievement criteria:
· Knowledge of and commitment to practice ethical principles in
personal and professional life.
Standards of Performance
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
Is honest and behaves with integrity; sometimes is unaware of
professional ethical expectations.

10. Is honest and trustworthy; understands and meets personal and
professional ethical expectations; is recognized and respected
by others for principled behavior.
Is honest and trustworthy, understands and always meets
personal and professional ethical expectations; is recognized
and respected by others as a role model for principled behavior;
promotes ethical behavior of others.
Reflection on Genetic Testing Persuasive Presentation
I prepared this Genetic Testing persuasive presentation for the
critical thinking course Furthermore, for the purpose of
developing myself, I am going to evaluate my performance
during doing this assignment using the standard
PROFESSIONAL Indicators. I consider myself intermediate in
determining the nature and extent of information needs due to
my ability to understand the nature, topic and scope of the
assignment with a minimal assistance form my instructor. I also
believe that I am intermediate in accesses needed information.
Although it was hard to find reliable resources in the form of
doctors’ opinions, I solved this problem by asking my sister
(who is a doctor) to help me find medical articles that contain
the needed information for my assignment. Based on the huge
amount of help I required to critically evaluating the quality of
information in relation to need, I think I stand in the beginning
level in this indicator. Reflecting on the way I presented my
work in class, I believe I am Intermediate in preparing and
delivering effective written and oral communications. I
practiced presenting many times, prepared notes to facilitate the
information for the students, in case I noticed that they do not
comprehend any information, and I was very organized during
presenting. Finally considering my excellent skills in
referencing and performing the in-text-citation, I evaluate
myself as advanced in adhering to ethical practices in the use
and communication of information.