Critical_Thinking_pptx.pptx
- 1. Critical Thinking Livinus Enoja Emmanuel Edwards |Seamfix
- 2. Thinking is the activity of using your mind to consider something. It also means someone’s idea or opinions |Seamfix critical thinking What is Thinking?
- 3. • Critical Thinking • Economic thinking • Scientific thinking • Mathematical thinking • Historical Thinking • Moral Thinking • Philosophical thinking • Anthropological Thinking |Seamfix critical thinking Modes of Thinking
- 4. In recent study, Critical Thinking was identified as one of the most important skill sets required for job success, and that has been lacking in the new work force today. |Seamfix critical thinking Why critical thinking? Everyone thinks; it is our nature to do so. The quality of our life and that of what we produce, make, or build depends precisely on the quality of our thought. Shoddy thinking is costly, both in money and in quality of life. Excellence in thought, however, must be systematically cultivated.
- 5. What is Critical thinking? • Critical Thinking is a reasonable reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do. • Critical Thinking is best understood as the ability of thinkers to take charge of their own thinking. • Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas |Seamfix critical thinking
- 6. Analogy Think of what you do when you go to buy a Shirt in a shop. You explore all available Information concerning the shirt to enable you make a good decision; whether to buy or not. This is critical thinking. |Seamfix critical thinking
- 7. Like most skills, critical thinking can be developed and improved |Seamfix critical thinking Critical thinking is not a matter of accumulating information. A person with a good memory and who knows a lot of facts is not necessarily good at critical thinking. A critical thinker is able to deduce consequences from what he knows, and he knows how to make use of information to solve problems, and to seek relevant sources of information to inform himself. Facts
- 8. Importance of Critical thinking |Seamfix critical thinking #1 Critical thinking is a domain-general thinking skill. The ability to think clearly and rationally is important in whatever we choose to do. It improves our problem solving capability Being able to think well and solve problems is an asset in any career.
- 9. Importance of Critical thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #2 Critical thinking promotes creativity To come up with a creative solution to a problem involves not just having new ideas. It must also be the case that the new ideas are relevant and useful to the task at hand. Critical thinking plays a crucial role in evaluating new ideas, selecting the best ones and modifying them if necessary
- 10. Importance of Critical thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #3 Critical thinking is crucial for self-reflection. In order to live a meaningful life and structure our lives accordingly, we need to justify and reflect on our values and decisions. Critical thinking provides the tools for this process of self-evaluation.
- 11. Importance of Critical thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #4 Critical thinking is the foundation of science and democracy Science requires the critical use of reason in experimentation and theory confirmation. The proper functioning of a liberal democracy requires citizens who can think critically about social issues to inform their judgments about proper governance and to overcome biases and Prejudice..
- 12. Importance of Critical thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #5 Critical thinking enhances language and presentation skills Thinking clearly and systematically can improve the way we express our ideas. In learning how to analyse the logical structure of texts, critical thinking also improves comprehension abilities.
- 13. The Process of Critical Thinking |Seamfix critical thinking Critical thinking Inform & Describe Negotiate & Cooperate Test & revise Integrate & Apply Discover &Explore
- 14. The Process of Critical Thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #1 Inform and Describe Clarify what you need to know Clarify what you know Clarify the information you have about the issue
- 15. The Process of Critical Thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #2 Discover and Explore • Look at your Issue more closely. • Start to be more directed and purposeful in seeking more information.
- 16. The Process of Critical Thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #3 Negotiate and corporate • Consider different perspectives. • Engage in discussion
- 17. The Process of Critical Thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #4 Test and Revise • Weigh the evidence • Test out different ideas
- 18. The Process of Critical Thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #5 Integrate and Apply • Bring together all ideas • Consolidate and articulate new understandings
- 19. How to improve your critical thinking |Seamfix critical thinking #1 • Seek out ideas - old and new • Take action; dare to be different! • Be open minded and flexible • Apply ideas to every facet of your life; always ask “how can this be done better?”
- 20. How to improve your critical thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #2 • Study innovation, change and creativity. • Be curious and observant; keep asking, “why?” • Ask good questions; constantly reflect on each aspect of who, what, where, when, why, how, if , etc.
- 21. How to improve your critical thinking Continued.... |Seamfix critical thinking #3 • Develop your reflective thinking skills by daydreaming about situation and jump between logical, imaginative, and wild thinking • Build your knowledge and intuition base by learning how to research and visualize • Use triggers; find the time and place that helps you think best.
- 22. Features of a Good Critical Thinkers |Seamfix critical thinking • Focus on the most relevant information • Ask the right questions • Separate facts from opinions and assumptions. • Make sound decisions. • Set priorities • Learn quickly • Apply what they learn to new situation.
- 23. The Future of Critical Thinking |Seamfix critical thinking In January 2016, the World Economic Forum issued a report "The Future of Jobs". It says: The Fourth Industrial Revolution, which includes developments in previously disjointed fields such as artificial intelligence and machine- learning, robotics, nanotechnology, 3-D printing, and genetics and biotechnology, will cause widespread disruption not only to business models but also to labor markets over the next five years, with enormous change predicted in the skill sets needed to thrive in the new landscape.
- 24. The Future of Critical Thinking Top 10 skills |Seamfix critical thinking 1. Complex Problem Solving 2. Critical Thinking 3. Creativity 4. People Management 5. Coordinating with Others 6. Emotional Intelligence 7. Judgement and Decision Making 8. Service orientation 9. Negotiation 10. Cognitive Flexibility 1. Complex Problem Solving 2. Coordinating with Others 3. People Management 4. Critical Thinking 5. Negotiation 6. Quality Control 7. Service orientation 8. Judgement and Decision Making 9. Active Listening 10. Creativity 2020 2015
- 25. The Future of Critical Thinking Continued… |Seamfix critical thinking It can be deduced from the World Economic Forum’s report, that the top three skills that supposed to be most relevant are thinking skills related to critical thinking, creativity, and their practical application
- 26. Conclusion |Seamfix critical thinking •Critical thinking is aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes in any situation. In order to achieve this it must involve gathering and evaluating information from as many different sources possible. •Implementing the decisions made arising from critical thinking must take into account an assessment of possible outcomes and ways of avoiding potentially negative outcomes, or at least lessening their impact.
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