Becoming a Critical Thinker
Definitions
Critical Thinking Pyramid
100
Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, Creating
What is getting ready for critical thinking
100
the ability to understand something; comprehension.
What is understanding
100
Can I recall the key terms, facts, or events?
What is remembering
200
Preview, Outline, Question, Focus, Flag Answers, Recite, Review, Review Again
What is the eight steps of muscle reading
200
have in or be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of (someone or something that one has seen, known, or experienced in the past).
What is remembering
200
Can I use this idea to produce a desired result?
What is applying
300
listening without judgement
What is understanding before criticizing
300
Making a general overview of every topic/main topic in the chapter
What is outlining
300
Can I rate the truth, usefulness, or quality of this idea-and give reasons for my rating?
What is evaluating
400
Organize it, Use your body, Use your brain, Recall it
What is the four major memory techniques
400
the ability to examine and reexamine ideas that might seem obvious
What is thorough thinking
400
Can I invent something new based on this idea?
What is creating
500
Find various points of view on any issue. Define terms. Look for assertions. Look for at least three viewpoints. Practice tolerance. Look for logic and evidence. Consider the source. Understand before criticizing. Watch for hot spots. Be willing to understand. Write about it. Notice your changing perspectives.
What is gaining skills as a critical thinker
500
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement.
What is critical thinking
500
Can I divide this idea into parts or steps?
What is analyzing