Critical Thinking
What is critical thinking?
Carefully judging information using evidence and reasoning.
What is analytical thinking?
Breaking information into parts to understand it.
What does continuous reflection mean?
Reflecting regularly over time.
What does applying the 5 C’s mean?
Using the five principles to improve reflection and learning.
What are the 4 R’s of reflection?
Reporting, Relating, Reasoning, and Reconstructing.
What supports a strong argument?
Facts and evidence.
What do we call something that repeats in information?
A pattern.
Which C means linking experiences to learning?
Connected.
How can you practice continuous reflection?
Write a short reflection after each lesson.
Which R means describing what happened?
Reporting.
Why should you consider different viewpoints?
To understand an issue better and make a fair decision.
How can you make a complicated problem easier?
Break it into smaller steps.
Which C means questioning assumptions and considering other views?
Challenging.
How can you practice connected reflection?
Connect a class concept to a personal experience.
Which R connects an experience to what you already know?
Relating.
If two sources disagree, what should you do?
Compare their evidence and reliability.
A student keeps missing deadlines. What could they analyze?
How they use their time and where delays happen.
What does contextualized reflection mean?
Reflection that fits the situation and learning goal.
How can you practice challenging reflection?
Question a belief and consider another viewpoint.
Which R explains why something happened?
Reasoning.
How does questioning your assumptions improve thinking?
It helps you notice mistakes and consider other views.
How do analytical and critical thinking work together?
Analysis examines the parts; critical thinking judges the evidence.
What is creative reflection?
Developing and sharing reflections in original ways.
How can you use creative reflection?
Share what you learned through art, a video, a story, or a presentation.
You decide to practice more before your next presentation. Which R is this?
Reconstructing: Planning how to improve next time.