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What are the Importance and

Benefits of "Critical Thinking
Skills"?
Published on January 27, 2015

S. M. Rayhanul Islam Follow

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Independent Researcher at …
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Critical Thinking is the ability to analyze the way you think and present
for your ideas, rather than simply accepting your personal reasoning as su
proof. You can gain numerous benefits from mastering critical thinking
such as better control of your own learning and empathy for other points

Critical Thinking is, in short, self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitor

self-corrective thinking. It presupposes assent to rigorous standards of exc
and mindful command of their use. It entails effective communication and
solving abilities and a commitment to overcome our native egocentrism a
sociocentrism.

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From solving problems in class assignments to facing real world situation
Thinking is a valuable skill for students to master.

Critical Thinking skills teach a variety of skills that can be applied to an

in life that calls for reflection, analysis and planning.

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Critical Thinking is a domain-general thinking skill. The ability to think clearly

rationally is important whatever we choose to do. If you work in education, research, f
management or the legal profession, then critical thinking is obviously important. Bu
management or the legal profession, then critical thinking is obviously important. Bu
thinking skills are not restricted to a particular subject area. Being able to think well a
problems systematically is an asset for any career.

Critical Thinking is very important in the new knowledge economy. The globa
economy is driven by information and technology. One has to be able to deal with cha
and effectively. The new economy places increasing demands on flexible intellectual s
ability to analyse information and integrate diverse sources of knowledge in solving pr
Good critical thinking promotes such thinking skills, and is very important in the fas
workplace.

Critical Thinking enhances language and presentation skills. Thinking clearly

systematically can improve the way we express our ideas. In learning how to analyse t
structure of texts, critical thinking also improves comprehension abilities.

Critical Thinking promotes creativity. To come up with a creative solution to a p

involves not just having new ideas. It must also be the case that the new ideas being ge
useful and relevant to the task at hand. Critical thinking plays a crucial role in evalua
ideas, selecting the best ones and modifying them if necessary

Critical Thinking is crucial for self-reflection. In order to live a meaningful life

structure our lives accordingly, we need to justify and reflect on our values and decisio
thinking provides the tools for this process of self-evaluation.

Good Critical Thinking is the foundation of science and a liberal democratic s

Science requires the critical use of reason in experimentation and theory confirmation.
functioning of a liberal democracy requires citizens who can think critically about soci
inform their judgments about proper governance and to overcome biases and prejudice
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Critical Thinking is something that is valued both in the university setting and in the
situations you will find yourselves in after you graduate, and is part of lifelong learnin
Thinking is important in life. It helps you to think creatively – ‘outside the box’. It k
from becoming narrow. Critical Thinking is expected of you in higher education. It c
developing your judgement, evaluation and problem solving abilities.

Learning Critical Thinking skills can also enhance your academic performance. Acco
Linda Elder and Richard Paul, authors of "Critical Thinking Development: A Stage
students who know how to analyze and critique ideas are able to make connections acr
disciplines, see knowledge as useful and applicable to daily life and understand conten
deeper, more lasting level.

Rather than relying on teachers and classroom time for instruction and guidance, stude
Rather than relying on teachers and classroom time for instruction and guidance, stude
critical thinking skills become more independent, self-directed learners. Researcher
Qinjuan Zhang writes that critical thinking enables students to assess their learning
strengths and weaknesses, and allows them to take ownership of their education.

All Entrance exams examine a students’ ability to think critically. As a matter of fact, t
and verbal reasoning skills sections of the GRE exams are straight out exams founded
Critical Thinking skills. So is the Written Analysis and Communication test in the se
of IIMA entrance exams. The skills developed in Critical Thinking directly help stud
better even at the Mathematical reasoning tests.

Today one of the most important criteria for success in College is the ability to think in
while being logical at the same time. Often students are asked to present papers either
subject matter or in liberal arts. Knowledge of Critical Thinking Skills enables stude
only outline their papers coherently with a logical structure, it also helps them reason a
their thoughts in an organized and persuasive manner.

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A good critical thinker knows how to separate facts from opinions, how
examine an issue from all sides, how to make rational inferences and how
withhold personal judgment or biases.

Rational critical thinkers are generally the voices of reason in times of mass hysteria
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself." The critic
usually has the comprehensive skills to consider all possible options and solve a proble

The critical thinker remains calm and knows when he is right. Critical thinkers
to fall for scams or tricks because they approach everything with a healthy amount of s
Those who lack critical thinking skills often assume that everything they hear is true
of the source.

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Critical thinkers consider all options before they act. If time is an impor
they consider the fastest method of achieving a goal. They may even disc
shortcut. Critical thinkers embody the phrase "work smarter, not har
They are masters of efficiency.

A critical thinker has the self-awareness to know the difference between a rational th
on careful consideration and an emotional response based on personal bias. Emotion is
of reason. By understanding your own perspective, you can also consider the perspecti
and come to a conclusion based on fact, not feelings.

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Increasingly more and more employers are looking not for employees wit
specialized academic skills, but those with good thinking and communica
Employees who learn quickly and can solve problems, think creatively, g
analyze information meaningfully.

Many of the highest paying jobs require critical thinking skills, such as
effective ideas and making important decisions. Job interviewers often as
applicants questions that test their ability to think critically. Critical thin
may also be a deciding factor when an employee seeks a promotion.

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It's easy to let your emotions take over when making an important decisio
arguing for your opinion, especially if you are personally invested in it. H
"Why Critical Thinking?", a report from York University, asserts that
thinking can help you effectively use emotional appeal, letting your feel
influence, but not control your reasoning.

Ultimately, Critical Thinking Skills help you to better understand the experiences and
others, enhancing your ability to work with different people.
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References:

http://www.doane.edu/facstaff/resources/cetl-home/31812

http://classroom.synonym.com/benefits-critical-thinking-skills-3895.html

http://www.uws.edu.au/hall/hall/critical_thinking

http://criticalthinkingacademy.net/index.php/benefits-of-critical-thinking

http://www.ehow.com/about_5079553_benefits-critical-thinking-skills.html

http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/ct2.php

S. M. Rayhanul Islam
Independent Researcher at …

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Madhvi Raj
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Learning human behaviours develop and apply theories of
human development to understand individual learning .
Superb, Sir you speak my mind
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I love it Many employers valued critical skills as t
desirable and essential skills required for many jobs a
employer prioritize hiring those employees who can th
creatively, solve a problem, share thoughts and opinio
good judgment and making a good decisions on their
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