1. Critical Thinking Implementing the hypothesis and supporting evidence

2. What is Critical Thinking? Multiple definitions of critical thinking Multiple definitions of critical thinking It is: It is: Self-directed Self-directed Self-disciplined Self-disciplined Self-monitored Self-monitored Self-corrective thinking Self-corrective thinking

3. Two Components of Critical Thinking Critical thinking can be seen as having two components: Critical thinking can be seen as having two components: 1. A set of information-and-belief-generating and processing skills 2. The habit, based on intellectual commitment, of using those skills to guide behavior

4. Elements of Thought (Used with Sensitivity to Universal Intellectual Standards) Purpose Purpose Questions at issue Questions at issue Information Information Interpretation and Inference Interpretation and Inference Concepts Concepts Assumptions Assumptions Implications and Consequences Implications and Consequences Point of View Point of View

5. Universal Intellectual Standards Clarity Clarity Accuracy Accuracy Precision Precision Relevance Relevance Depth Depth Breadth Breadth Logic Logic Significance Significance Fairness Fairness

6. Intellectual Traits or Virtues Intellectual integrity Intellectual integrity Intellectual humility Intellectual humility Confidence in reason Confidence in reason Intellectual perseverance Intellectual perseverance Fair-mindedness Fair-mindedness Intellectual courage Intellectual courage Intellectual empathy Intellectual empathy Intellectual autonomy Intellectual autonomy

7. How Critical Thinking Relates to the Scientific Method Critical thinking can be described as the scientific method applied by ordinary people to the ordinary world. Critical thinking can be described as the scientific method applied by ordinary people to the ordinary world. Critical thinking involves the same elements as the scientific method. Critical thinking involves the same elements as the scientific method.

8. References Foundation for Critical Thinking. The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools. 2007. Foundation for Critical Thinking. The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools. 2007. Foundation for Critical Thinking. “Defining Critical Thinking”. http://www.criticalthinking.org. 2008. 19 June 2008. Foundation for Critical Thinking. “Defining Critical Thinking”. http://www.criticalthinking.org. 2008. 19 June 2008.http://www.criticalthinking.org Schafersman, Steven D. “An Introduction to Critical Thinking.” http://freeinquiry.com/critical-thinking.html. 1991. 23 June 2008. Schafersman, Steven D. “An Introduction to Critical Thinking.” http://freeinquiry.com/critical-thinking.html. 1991. 23 June 2008.http://freeinquiry.com/critical-thinking.html Houghton Mifflin College. “Critical Thinking.” http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_foun dations_module_critthink.html. 26 June 2008. Houghton Mifflin College. “Critical Thinking.” http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_foun dations_module_critthink.html. 26 June 2008. http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_foun dations_module_critthink.html http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_foun dations_module_critthink.html