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 ...