1. Critical Thinking

2. What is CT? Purposeful Multi-disciplinary Imposes Criteria Systematic
A fitness training for the mind

3. Stages of CT Ideal Master Advanced Practicing Beginner Challenged Not
Reflective

4. Elements of Thinking Information Purpose Point of View
Problem or Question
Concepts
Assumptions
Consequences & Implications
Interpretation & Inference

5. CT Skills Gather Complete Information Understand Terms & Language
Look for Hidden Assumptions
Look for Answers Appropriate to the Complexity of the Situation
Question What Information You Have
Become Aware of Emotional Blocks

6. CT Process Identify & Restate the Claim
Identify Evidence Relevant to the Claim
Evaluate the Quality of the Evidence
Evaluate the Validity of the Claim
Summarize

7. In Summary Critical Thinking is Disciplined, self-directed thinking
Thinking that displays mastery of intellectual skills & abilities
Thinking about thinking to make it more clear, more accurate, and more defensible
Richard Paul (1992) Critical Thinking: What Every Person Needs to Survive in a Rapidly Changing World