EVALUATION
Republic of the Philippines
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fostering critical thinking, and Thumbs Down 👎 if it is Schools Division of Zamboanga City
incorrect or does not align. Putik District
LUMAYANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Zamboanga City
1. Asking open-ended questions encourages students to
think critically and explore multiple perspectives. Mid-Year In-Service Training
2. Critical thinking skills are developed through
memorization and rote learning.
3. Encouraging students to evaluate the credibility of
sources helps build analytical thinking skills. Session 5:
4. Group discussions and debates are ineffective Fostering Critical Thinking Skills: Techniques for
strategies for promoting independent thinking. Promoting Analytical and Independent Thinking
5. Providing real-world problems for students to solve
enhances their critical thinking abilities.
6. Teaching students to question assumptions and seek
evidence is a key technique in fostering critical
thinking.
7. Independent projects allow students to practice
analytical skills by exploring topics in depth.
8. Limiting student input and focusing only on teacher-
directed instruction fosters critical thinking.
9. Using graphic organizers like mind maps helps
students visualize and organize their thoughts for
deeper analysis.
10. Encouraging students to reflect on their
learning process promotes metacognition and critical
thinking.
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What is Critical Thinking? Techniques that can help learners develop analytical
thinking skills
Critical thinking has been described as an ability to 1. Puzzles, riddles, and logic games
question; to acknowledge and test previously held
assumptions; to recognize ambiguity; to examine, These activities help learners analyze
interpret, evaluate, reason, and reflect; to make information, identify patterns, and solve
informed judgments and decisions; and to clarify,
problems.
articulate, and justify positions.
2. Critical questioning
Encourage students to ask questions about
Critical thinking occurs when students are analyzing,
evaluating, interpreting, or synthesizing information what they're learning, challenge assumptions,
and applying creative thought to form an argument, and find evidence to support their claims.
solve a problem, or reach a conclusion. 3. Real-world examples
When students can see how concepts apply to
Why Is Critical Thinking Important? the real world, they're more likely to engage with
Critical thinking is a skill that has applications in the material and think critically.
practically all aspects of daily life. It can help you make 4. Problem-solving activities
better decisions, improve employability, and better
understand the world. In other words, critical thinking is These activities help students practice their
a fundamental skill for being a 21st-century citizen. analytical skills and develop the ability to use logic
and reasoning to find solutions.
Critical thinking skills are critical for success in 5. Inquiry-based learning
school, career and daily life. A world without critical This strategy emphasizes critical and analytical
thinking means a world without challenges, and without
challenges means a world without advancement. thinking to find answers to questions.
Provide opportunities for children to make their
6. Constructive feedback own choices
Feedback helps learners know if they're Encourage divergent thinking
successful and how to correct errors. Allow children to take risks
7. Case studies Challenge assumptions
Case studies can help learners develop Don’t compare
analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Application
Integrating Analytical Thinking into the
Curriculum
A. Choose 3 techniques that are most applicable in your
classroom and explain why using graphic organizers.
1. Language Arts: Analyzing characters and
plotlines
2. Math: Solving complex problems and puzzles
3. Science: Conducting experiments and making
observations
4. TLE: Utilizing educational apps and online
resources
Engaging students in digital storytelling and
coding activities
Encouraging critical evaluation of online
information
Ways to Promote Independent Thinking B. Develop/ create a lesson plan that incorporates
analytical and independent thinking activities.
Engage students in creative problem-solving
