Critical Thinking
Use this wiki page to collaborate with your group members and demonstrate your understanding of the course readings and discussions by defining critical thinking, critical reading and critical action. Click on the edit button and type your thoughts under the headings for Critical Thinking,Critical Reading and Critical Action. You can edit and revise your group response throughout the week. You must post at least once in the beginning of the week (by Wednesday) and again by the due date (Friday at 11:59pm). Be sure to click the “Save” button when you have finished typing. Please do not delete these directions or the following questions. Write your contributions (responses to the questions) under the bold, underlined headings (Critical Thinking, Critical Reading, Cr
1. What is critical thinking? In this paragraph be sure to discuss
The purpose and importance of critical thinking
The cognitive skills necessary for critical thinking
The dispositions (or attitudes) necessary for critical thinking
Hint: Refer to the Facione article, Critical Thinking: What it is and Why it Counts, and Chapter 1 in the ARQ text
2. What is critical reading? In this paragraph be sure to discuss:
College/adult level reading (Chall’s Stage 5 Reading)
Outcomes of stage 5 reading (How are these related to critical thinking skills and dispositions?)
Hint: Refer to the What is College Reading? presentation.
3. What is critical action? In this paragraph be sure to discuss:
Implementation of critical thinking and reading skills
Criteria used to determine if /what action is appropriate (reliability of information)
Social transformation through critical action
Hint: Reflect on how critical thinking and reading skills can be helpful in advocating for a position and taking action for positive change.
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Critical thinking
Critical thinking is the mind application in determining the t truth of falseness of a claim as well as facilitates the making reasoned conclusions. Man’s everyday life is characterised by challenges. These challenges if not handled wisely might paralyse the happiness and satisfaction of life. Through critical thinking however, individuals are able to make informed decisions and as a result come to constructive conclusions. This is enabled by the fact through critical thinking; an individual is able to look at an issue from different angles. Afterwards, they…………….
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