Critical thinking: an important skill to learn
In EdTech Review blog we can found the next definition:
critical thinker:
- Is open-minded and mindful of alternatives
- Desires to be, and is, well-informed
- Judges well the credibility of sources
- Identifies reasons, assumptions, and conclusions
- Asks appropriate clarifying questions
- Judges well the quality of an argument, including its reasons, assumptions, evidence, and their degree of support for the conclusion
- Can well develop and defend a reasonable position regarding a belief or an action, doing justice to challenges
- Formulates plausible hypotheses
- Plans and conducts experiments well
- Defines terms in a way appropriate for the context
- Draws conclusions when warranted – but with caution
- Integrates all of the above aspects of critical thinking
You are invited to watch this youtube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkqBDUyNbIc#t=37
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I am a professor and e-learning enthusiast based in Mexico City, currently completing a PhD is education.
I’ve worked with HRDNZ for many years, and translate MCCC to Spanish, and coordinate Spanish language candidates and other Spanish speaking Moodle Partners.
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I’ve worked with HRDNZ for many years, and translate MCCC to Spanish, and coordinate Spanish language candidates and other Spanish speaking Moodle Partners.
I’m proud to be a PHM (Particularly Helpful Moodler) recognised by the Moodle.org community for my contributions to the Forums.
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I really like this !
It’s something that teachers can use with learners, to help them understand how to actively think about the information that bombards us from the media, news, internet, etc.