This document discusses the importance of critical thinking skills. It lists several key aspects of critical thinking like having strong analytical skills, being open-minded, and engaging in collaborative learning. It also provides examples to illustrate logical fallacies and the power of language and framing to influence perceptions. Overall, the document emphasizes the value of critically examining issues from multiple perspectives before making judgments.

1. CRITICAL THINKING
AS MODUS OPERANDI
Alice Ghimisian

2. There were six men of Hindustan,
to learning much inclined,
Who went to see an elephant,
Though all of them were blind.
That each by observation
Might satisfy his mind.

3. THE HIGHLIGHTS…
• Have good analytical skills
• Possess effective communication skills
• Be well-informed and possess good research skills
• Be flexible and able to tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty
• Adopt a position of open-minded skepticism
• Be a creative problem-solver
• Be attentive, mindful, and intellectually curious
• Engage in collaborative learning

4. SERIOUSLY?

5. TIPS FOR TEACHERS IN THE CLASSROOM:

6. THE WHAT
Kilian Dr. Oz
Tiger
ET go home

7. REALLY?

8. WHAT IS A FALLACY?
“Some high school dropouts are men.
No doctors are high school dropouts.
Therefore, no doctors are men.”

9. WHAT IS A FALLACY?
Agent: Sir, we just received a transmission from our agent on the Rock of Gibraltar.
Director: What is it?
Agent: A large rock on the coast of Spain.

10. (WHAT) WERE THEY THINKING?

11. LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
How fast were the cars going when they smashed each other? (41 mph)
How fast were the cars going when they collided? (40 mph)
How fast were the cars going when they bumped each other? (38 mph)
How fast were the cars going when they hit each other? (35 mph)
How fast were the cars going when they contacted each other? (32 mph)

12. WHAT ABOUT THE MEDIA?
We feel compelled to point out that this is not Alice Ghimisian

13. THE POWER OF A PICTURE….

14. THE ESSENCE

15. YOUR THOUGHTS?