Critical Thinking Process
Christina Pashby Faculty Development Day April 5, 2013
4 Q’s
CONCEPT
3 W’s Tools for
Metacognition
ESSENTIALS
SPUNKI
Process
The top 4 of the 10 most critical job skills for 2013 identified by Forbes
(found in 9 out of 10 most in-demand jobs)
No. 1 Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
No. 2 Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
No. 3 Judgment and Decision-Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate ones.
No. 4 Active Listening
Giving …show more content…
Metacognition includes the ability to ask and answer the following types of questions:
What do I know about this subject, topic, issue? Do I know what do I need to know? Do I know where I can go to get some information, knowledge? How much time will I need to learn this? What are some strategies and tactics that I can use to learn this? Did I understand what I just heard, read or saw? How will I know if I am learning at an appropriate rate? How can I spot an error if I make one? How should I revise my plan if it is not working to my expectations /satisfaction? Thinking metacognitively is a skill of lifelong learners Notice that “Do I get credit for this?” is not one of the questions.
4 Question Technique Active Learning/Critical Thinking
1. Analyzing: what was learned 2. Reflecting: why is it important 3. Applying: how does this relate to your personal lives 4. Questioning: what questions does this raise for you
Use these ? for both reading and video assignments
Dietz-Uhlera, B., & Lanter, J. R. (2009). Using the four-questions technique to enhance learning. Teaching of Psychology, 36(1), 38-41.
Encouraging
4 Q’s
CONCEPT
3 W’s Tools for
Metacognition
ESSENTIALS
SPUNKI
Process
The top 4 of the 10 most critical job skills for 2013 identified by Forbes
(found in 9 out of 10 most in-demand jobs)
No. 1 Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
No. 2 Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
No. 3 Judgment and Decision-Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate ones.
No. 4 Active Listening
Giving …show more content…
Metacognition includes the ability to ask and answer the following types of questions:
What do I know about this subject, topic, issue? Do I know what do I need to know? Do I know where I can go to get some information, knowledge? How much time will I need to learn this? What are some strategies and tactics that I can use to learn this? Did I understand what I just heard, read or saw? How will I know if I am learning at an appropriate rate? How can I spot an error if I make one? How should I revise my plan if it is not working to my expectations /satisfaction? Thinking metacognitively is a skill of lifelong learners Notice that “Do I get credit for this?” is not one of the questions.
4 Question Technique Active Learning/Critical Thinking
1. Analyzing: what was learned 2. Reflecting: why is it important 3. Applying: how does this relate to your personal lives 4. Questioning: what questions does this raise for you
Use these ? for both reading and video assignments
Dietz-Uhlera, B., & Lanter, J. R. (2009). Using the four-questions technique to enhance learning. Teaching of Psychology, 36(1), 38-41.
Encouraging