Dear colleagues, Do you agree with educators that there is a need to think critically? Can these skills be taught? If so, what are some strategies that educators can use to teach these skills?
The first and important thing is that the teacher believes in the value of critical thinking and practices it in his life. Otherwise, he or she will not benefit his students in anything
Dear Ahmed, I could not agree more. first, a critical teacher then a critical learner.
I wrote about this in my theory, but indirectly, in the section on the crystallization of structural rules in the collective mind. I hope you have time to view it.
Article Conflicted Rules Theory (CRT) A New Theory in Sociology
But in general, the teacher must have these skills so that he can pass them on to the students:
1. Distinguish between verifiable facts.
2. Distinguish between information and allegations.
3 Determine the accuracy level of the statement.
4 Determine the credibility of the source of information.
5 Identify allegations and arguments.
6 Identify unauthorized assumptions.
7 Determine the strength of proof.
8 Predicting the implications of a decision or solution.
A really good question. Basic definitions of critical thinking are available online. These include " the objective analysis of facts to form a judgment." Critical thinking is self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. The problem you raise is how to teach it? In my view, it depends on the ability of the teacher and the students. There isn't one approach that fits all situations. Amir
Thank you dear Amir. My question requires some general strategies not the context-related ones. Best regards
first of all the teacher should be dutyfull and critical with experience that how to guide learner, then the learner will be critical without any doubt.
Critical thinking in the classroom is a buzzword frequently used by educators. Being called “the art of thinking about thinking", critical thinking views learners from two different but complementary dimensions: dispositions and abilities. In point of fact, critical thinkers are normally disposed to reach an appropriate decision by presenting the problem at hand clearly, while considering others’ points of view because they realize how being well informed is important in solving problems. Alternatively, critical thinkers have also the ability to focus on a specific problem , analyze and argument, judge the truth and falsity of a situation in order to refine their viewpoints in reaching the expected outcome. Therefore, teachers should employ useful skills to help learners to :
1) become aware of their limitations,
2) discover the challenges posed by the problem,
3) learn how to set appropriate goals,
4) use evidence to make intelligent judgments,
5) respect others' viewpoints,
6) learn how to compromise ,
7) depend on logic rather than sentiments, and the last but not least,
8) learn how to think before acting.
dear Dr. Biria, thank you so much for your comprehensive explanation.
Best regards
I would suggest the reading of freire's approach, especially his masterpiece: pedagogy of the oppressed
In language classroom, I have found The Six Thinking Hats system very useful: 1) The White Hat – calls for information known or needed. 2) The Red Hat – signifies feelings, hunches, and intuition. 3) The Black Hat – exercises judgment and plays the devil’s advocate or why something may not work. 4) The Yellow Hat – symbolizes brightness and optimism. 5) The Green Hat – focuses on creativity, including the possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas. 6) The Blue Hat – manages the thinking process. For more, please read:
Geissler, G. L., Edison, S. W., & Wayland, J. P. (2012). Improving students' critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 8, 1. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1097114.pdf…
dear Abdullah, thank you for the thinking hats system explained . it can work efficiently to enhance critical thinking.
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dear @Ali Bahadoran-Baghbaderani
your informative answers are really insightful. thank you for sharing invaluable views.
Interesting question. I guess there is a lot of debate about what critical thinking is. Teaching these skills is certainly an on going process. It may depend on clarifying what it is to think critically (analyse information, express ideas etc). Set goals and activities to achieve this. A portfolio of such activities might help perhaps.
Carr, K. S. (1988). How can we teach critical thinking?. Childhood Education, 65(2), 69-73.
Strategies for Teaching Critical Thinking Skills
You can use the techniques below for teaching critical thinking skills in every lesson and subject. Get creative and find different ways to incorporate them into your teaching practices.
1) Begin with a Question
2) Create a Foundation
3) Consult the Classics
4) Creating a Country
5) Use Information Fluency
6) Utilize Peer Groups
7) Try One Sentence
8) Problem-Solving
9) Return to Roleplaying
10) Speaking With Sketch
11) Prioritize It
12) Change Their Misconceptions
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