What is Critical Thinking?

1. Thinking Independently

1.1. Using Different Perspectives

1.1.1. Using Reason and Evidence

2. Finding Good Sources

2.1. Creativity

2.1.1. Self-Actualization

3. Understanding what motivates you keeps you working on your goals

4. Work/Career

4.1. School/Studies

4.1.1. Personal Life

5. Knowing classroom expectations gives you an idea of what resources you may need.

6. Goals for the Week: to define critical thinking; to reflect upon what stage of thinking you are at (and want to be) and to see where critical thinking can be applied.

7. Definition of Critical Thinking--consider what the elements of critical thinking include.

7.1. Asking Questions

7.1.1. Reflection

7.1.1.1. Metacognition

7.1.1.1.1. Problem-Solving

8. Where Can Critical Thinking be Applied?

9. Unreflective

9.1. Beginner

10. Challenged

10.1. Practicing

11. The Stage Theory of Critical Thinking (Elder & Paul)