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Critical Thinking
Session 1: Course Overview
Session 1: Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Pre-Course Assessment
Session 2: Understanding Critical Thinking
Session 2: Understanding Critical Thinking
What is Critical Thinking?
Critical vs. Non-Critical Thinking
A Closer Look
Sample Statements
Glossary
Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
Common Critical Thinking Styles
Making Connections
Session 3: Where Do Other Types of Thinking Fit In?
Session 3: Where Do Other Types of Thinking Fit In?
Left and Right Brain Thinking
Whole-Brain Thinking
New Lecture
Session 4: Pitfalls to Reasoned Decision Making
Session 4: Pitfalls to Reasoned Decision Making
Pitfalls and Solutions
Building a House on Sand
Circular Reasoning
Red Herring
Emotional Manipulation
Negative Arguments
Omitting Facts
Overgeneralizing
Oversimplifying
The Slippery Slope
Using the Straw Man
Session 5: The Critical Thinking Process
Session 5: The Critical Thinking Process
The Problem Solving Model
The Critical Thinking Model
The Standards of Critical Thinking
Identifying the Issues
Case Studies
Identifying the Arguments
Case Studies
Clarifying the Issues and Arguments
Establishing Context
Mini Case Study
Checking Credibility and Consistency
Consistency
Case Study: Changing Cafeteria Offerings
Evaluating Arguments
Case Study
Critical Thinking Worksheet
Session 6: A Critical Thinkers Skill Set
Session 6: A Critical Thinkers Skill Set
Asking Questions
Closed Questions
Probing Techniques
Probing Techniques
Pushing My Buttons
Critical Thinking Questions
Active Listening Skills
Responding to Feelings
Reading Cues
Demonstration Cues
Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
Session 7: Creating Explanations
Session 7: Creating Explanations
Defining Explanations
Mini Case Study
Making Connections
Steps to Building an Explanation
Gathering Information
Processing Information
Developing Hypotheses
Testing Hypotheses
Making Connections
Questions
Session 8: Dealing with Assumptions
Session 8: Dealing with Assumptions
The Pros and Cons of Assumptions
Session 9: Common Sense
Session 9: Common Sense
Making Connections
Session 10: Critical and Creative Thought Systems
Session 10: Critical and Creative Thought Systems
Techniques for Thinking Creatively
Imagine the Opposite
Breaking Down Assumptions
Random Word Method
The Triad
Secret Characters
Don’t Re-Invent the Wheel
Creative Thinking Exercise
DeBono’s Thinking Hats
The Value of the Hats
Session 11: Putting It into Practice
Session 11: Putting It into Practice
Presenting and Communicating Your Ideas to Others
Pre-Assignment Preparation
Presentation Worksheet
Presentations
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
Starting Point
Where I Want to Go
How I Will Get There
Summary
Summary
Recommended Reading List
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Post-Course Assessment
Course Completion
Course Completion
Session 10: Critical and Creative Thought Systems
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