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- 1. Have you everfaced a problem that required critical thinking to solve
- 2. “Education is notthe learning of facts but the training of the mind to think independently” Albert Einstein
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- 4. Desired Learning Objectives Whatis critical thinking? What is the difference between thinking and critical thinking? How can we effectively utilize critical thinking skill in problem solving? How far critical thinking is helpful in real life?
- 5. Education and Thinking Educationis a process to think, and thinking skillfully is an asset.
- 6. What is thinking? •Mental process of – Considering – Analyzing – Generating
- 7. Cognitive activities fosteringthinking Perception Memory Reasoning Imagination
- 8. What is CriticalThinking? • A specific type of thinking that starts right from a problem and involves actively and skillfully collecting, analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing information about that particular problem. • It is objective, logical, and reflective and raises questions about that problem, and suggests an informed solution
- 9. Thinking Critically What isthe problem? Why is the problem the way it is? How it can be solved?
- 10. Why Critical Thinking? Cultivates Better DecisionMaking Encourages Innovation Fosters Better Communication Improves Problem-Solving Skills Refines Research Skills
- 11. CultivatingYour Critical ThinkingSkills Identify the Problem 1 Collect Relevant Information 2 Evaluate Possible Solutions 3 Select the Best Solution 4
- 12. Real-Life Critical ThinkingExamples Effective Teamwork Collaboration in the Workplace Data Analysis
- 13. The Power ofAsking Questions What is the problem? Why is the problem important to solve? What is the most effective solution?
- 14. Critical Thinking inAction • Possible Solutions: – Install new equipment to speed up the production process – Raise prices during peak hours to reduce demand – Reconfigure the restaurant's layout to enable more customers to order at once A fast-food restaurant is experiencing long lines and wait times during peak hours.
- 15. Some Practical Applications of CriticalThinking Purchasing Decisions Maintenance of Automobiles Organizational Consensus
- 16. Mastering Critical Thinking:ARecap Identify the Problem Gather Information Evaluate Solutions Choose the Best Solution
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- 18. References [1] https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/9810.Albert_Einstein accessed7/15/2023 at 08:56 PM [2] https://www.ukactive.com/blog/the-art-of-training-the-mind-to-think/ accessed 7/15/2023 at 09:00 PM Polya , G. (1945). How to Solve It. New Jersey: Princeton University Press.
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- #9 What ? → Why ? → How it can be Solved ? {Fire (heat + fuel +oxygen)} out of the box thinking (available resources, limits, biases)
- #10 Cultivates Better Decision Making: Critical thinking helps you weigh all options and angles before making a decision. It allows you to make informed choices based on fact rather than merely opinion or bias. Encourages Innovation: By critically evaluating problems, you can spot new opportunities and inventive solutions that wouldn't be immediately apparent. This mentality can help you change directions and achieve your goals with confidence. Fosters Better Communication: By learning how to think critically, individuals can more effectively communicate their ideas and opinions and consider others' perspectives and alternate points of view. Improves Problem-Solving Skills: Critical thinking helps individuals solve problems at their roots, identify the causes, and develop effective solutions to overcome them.
- #11 Identify the Problem: Begin by clarifying and defining the problem. This means breaking it down into parts, questioning assumptions and reframing it in different ways to develop a deeper understanding. Collect Relevant Information: Once you understand the problem, gather the necessary information to brainstorm solutions. This should include data, research, brainstorming, and insights from others with relevant experience. Evaluate Possible Solutions: Assess all potential solutions by considering their strengths and weaknesses. To do this effectively, you'll need to develop criteria that are relevant to the specific situation. Select the Best Solution: Based on the evaluation, choose the most viable solution and develop a plan to implement it. Revisit the plan at regular intervals to ensure it remains effective and adjust course as needed.
- #12 Effective Teamwork: Teamwork thrives when team members can critically evaluate problems and establish a plan that highlights everyone's strengths and weaknesses. Collaboration in the Workplace: In the office, workers can put the critical thinking skills to work when they collaborate to solve long-term and short-term goals. Data Analysis: Effective data analysis requires critical thinking abilities to identify trends, patterns, and insights that may not be immediately obvious.
- #13 What is the problem? It is important to start by defining the problem and exploring it from different angles. Only then can you begin developing solutions that address the root cause of the issue rather than merely treating the symptoms. Why is the problem important to solve? Understanding the 'why' behind the problem can help you assess which solutions make the most sense for the particular situation What is the most effective solution? This question is often the most challenging, requiring analysis and imagination. The ability to think outside of the box for effective solutions will set critical thinkers apart from the rest.
- #15 Purchasing Decisions: When shopping, critical thinking helps you evaluate product features, compare prices, and make informed choices based on quality, value, and your specific needs. Maintenance of Automobiles: Preventive and corrective maintenance of an automobile requires critical thinking to evaluate the symptoms of a problem and identify the underlying cause. Organizational Consensus: Organizations are like machines that require critical thinking when assigning roles and responsibilities, cultivating accurate communication (upward and downward), and ensuring that everyone is committed to the same goals.
- #16 Step-1 Critical thinking begins with understanding the problem in-depth, breaking it into smaller components and examining it from multiple angles. Step-2 Collect as much information as possible from various sources, including research, brainstorming, and insights from colleagues. Step-3 Assess the potential solutions based on criteria relevant to the situation. Step-4 Based on the evaluation, select the best solution and develop a plan to implement it.