Solving problems an critically thinking have been at the heart of Educational discussions for hundreds of years. Some believe that solving problems and critically thinking is completely natural with just domain knowledge and natural cognation while others believe that it is a skill that can be taught with dependence on domain knowledge. I will be sharing my complete research backed perspective and I invite experts to add their take. Let us put an end to this debate once and for all. It is a known fact that some students; the vast minority are able to think critically and solve problems without a teacher explicitly teaching them how to do so. What I have found after detailed study is that these students are able to do this because they struggled and did deliberate, independent study and practice with the aim of understanding concepts. These learners are called the self directed learners. Because of this struggle and practice, their brains naturally develop the pathways for critical analysis and solving problems. On the flip side, the vast majority which I call the 90%, are unable to think critically or even solve problems even when they have domain knowledge. Once they get a question to answer and that question is not exactly like the one they previously learnt from, they are unable to do it. These are the learners who needs an artificial road map to thinking critically and solving problems in the form of guides. I have found that these students who makes up the 90% are able to critically think and solve problems within their knowledge base within 20 hours of a program using these skill guides. I have therefore conclude that critical thinking is a skill that is dependent on domain knowledge which can be taught. Many persons use questioning techniques with the aim of teaching students to think critically. I have found that this only help students who already have a base in how to analyze and evaluate. The other students without that mental road map to analyzing and evaluating will be no better off at doing a task on their own. Collaboration and cooperative learning serves the same purpose in enhancing critical thinking as constructive questioning. The 90% must be given a mental road map to critically thinking and solving problems in addition to the other skills.
Student come from different background and are entitled to their differences: How can we decide on their capacity?
How do we know if teacher is compatible to help? All professionals have been students in the past, yet have made amazing success.
Individual differences EXPONENTIAL THINKING.
The first question to be asked Exponentially is about a from the helper's compatibly in communications. which cone to action at the same time; Communication within self; Communication with other party; to connect as one ; which is neither one nor two.
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Mehri Takhvar , I do agree that students come from different backgrounds and are fully entitled to their differences. I am not suggesting that we the teachers decide students' capacity, that would be foolish of me. Everyone's Brain is wired differently. No two persons have the same capacity, however, two of more persons might have similar capacities. I firmly believe that once a student have the capacity to read, they equally have the capacity to think critically. Whether this capacity gets built on or developed will be reliant on the level of the students' exposure. A student might not have the capacity to accommodate self directed learning which is what professionals like you and I have used to achieve success in thinking critically etc. The students who lacks the capacity/ability to achieve self directed learning, might have the capacity to achieve the skill ARTIFICIALLY, through the use of simple guides and dedicated time to building the skills. You asked, "how do we know if the teacher is compatible to help?" I suggest we train the teacher and then we can see if the teacher has the capacity to learn how and teach the skill without conflict.
Dear Jermine,
Gratitude for coming back to me.
The problem you are referring to is not student problem, it is the neglected self å contextual Exploration through the education system. The hierarchy within the services and aggressive Marketing make conscientious teachers feeling HELPLESS. System &nservice provide forceful teaching through teachers.
If you apply your teaching methods using different direction appropriate within your context of assessment, your exploration may be different.
As a teacher I simpatise with every word in your message.
Providers of Heath & Education need to learn about their client need to deliver products in different ways.
Mehri Takhvar , I do agree that this problem is indeed not a students' problem.
Student need's to be understood within the system; to be 'SELF explored; to be coached/ supported by teachers who have appropriate training and accessed by relevant resources.
Thank you.
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