Critical Thinking consists of mental processes of discernment, analyzing, and evaluating includes all possible processes of reflecting upon a tangible or intangible item in order to form a solid judgment that reconcile scientific evidence with common sense

What is Critical Thinking? CRITICAL THINKING is the active and systematic process of Communication Problem-solving Evaluation Analysis Synthesis Reflection both individually and in community to Foster understanding Support sound decision-making and Guide action

Why is critical thinking important to us? Critical thinking is critical to employers (case of McNeil) Can you analyze situations? Can you solve problems? Can you communicate your position logically? Can you make good decisions (based on data, not feelings)? کدامیک عامل مهمتری در مرگ و میر است؟ قتل یا خودکشی سیل یا سل طوفان یا آسم

Why is critical thinking important to learning? Graduate-level learning is deeper than memorizing facts: Science – analyzing results of experiments in light of existing theories Math – selecting appropriate problem-solving strategy for word problems Humanities – putting literature and art into historical context Health fields – evaluating patients and making decisions in clinical settings (Diagnose) Communications – debate; persuasive writing Criminal justice/fire science – reacting correctly to simulations Political science/sociology – analyzing others’ points of view

Why is critical thinking important to society? Failure in critical thinking are disastrous Space Shuttle Columbia Levee construction in New Orleans Faulty critical thinking can lead to wrong conclusions Biased polls adversely affect public opinion 80 percent of Americans think the government is hiding knowledge of the existence of aliens. 3 million Americans believe they've had a possible encounter with aliens

Students’ What’s in it for me? Critical thinking in the world of work Medical – evaluating patients’ symptoms Technology – problem-solving software/engineering solutions Counter-terrorism – synthesizing intelligence to predict future events Criminal justice/fire science – analyzing the scene Government – solving problems like hurricane relief Education – reflecting on student success resulting from your teaching Business – analyzing information to detect trends; ethical decisions Journalism – communicating fairly

روزنامه نگاری مقدماتی آقای حکیم زاده، مدیر دبیرستان البرز امروز اعلام کرد که دوشنبه آینده تمام معلمان دبیرستان برای شرکت در کنفرانسی درباره روشهای جدید تدریس به همدان سفرخواهند کرد. دکتر بحرالعلوم، استاد مردمشناسی دانشگاه همدان، پروفسور سلامتی مدیر آموزش و پرورش و آقای اکرمی فرماندارهمدان ازجمله سخنرانان این کنفرانس یک روزه خواهند بود. لید خبری یا تیتر مناسبی برای گزارش فوق بنویسید.

Students’ What’s in it for me? (continued) Critical thinking in everyday life: How should I prepare for a hurricane? Should I evacuate? What is the safest way to travel? What are my real chances of winning the lottery? Why is my good friend angry at me? What questions should I ask myself about a headline? Which phone company plan is best for my needs?

Dwelling comfortably in the land of "no single correct answer" possibility that what counts as the "best" answer is subject to change as conditions warrant no teacher's manual with answers to life's problems helpfully listed in the back

Formulating Questions questions prompt our thinking children are famous question askers

Switching critical lenses with growing ease, and recognizing that one's critical lens determines what one sees "Critical lens," is shorthand for "perspective" or "point of view.“ East of China even seemingly simple observations grow richer and more complex

Honing the perceptual skills that feed the pool of "intellectual raw data" that makes complex conceptions possible to think we must take the time to notice our worlds, collecting data through our senses, our experiences, and our reading and research City of Blinds Polling of elections (Normal Distribution Curve) keen perceivers make strong thinkers

Knowing how to move from both the general to the specific (deduction) and the specific to the general (induction) apply general principles to individual cases Despite being the eighth wealthiest man in Britain in 2002, Lakshmi Mittal does not hold British citizenship extract general principles from a collection of individual cases: Stereotype of all Chinese eat dogs and cats

Making cross-disciplinary, cross-media connections unlikely connections can lead to valuable insights The Nation, Counterpoint, Lobelog Crony Capitalism Lakshmi Mittal Reading China Daily

Willingly setting aside the widely accepted "correct" answer to explore other options sometimes, outlandish ideas can become standard ideas Breakout vs. SWU (separative work units) صالحی :SWU واحد کار جداسازی است که توانمندی یک سانتریفیوژ را در جداسازی نشان می‌دهد. بنابراین غنی‌سازی را بر اساس سو تعیین می‌کنیم نه تعداد یا نوع ماشین‌های سانتریفیوژ وی گفت : در غنی‌سازی باید تعیین کنیم به چه میزان واحد غنی‌سازی نیازداریم و این‌که از چه تعداد ماشین و یا چه نسلی استفاده می‌کنیم بحثی جداگانه است.

Considering the moral and ethical domain: No human is an island. most Valuable Intellectual Traits of critical and creative thinkers fall into the realm of morals and ethics

The Art of Decision Making Found a better way? If necessary Identify the problem Asses the situation Generate Alternative Solutions Objective and Analytical Approach Select a Solution Is the solution practical? …efficient? …cost effective? Implement the Solution Are the responses favorable? Evaluate the results of the Solution Critically analyze all data and responses