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for Understanding
Critical Thinking and
Its Relationship with
Teaching and Learning
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Diagrams for Understanding Critical Thinking
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to answer a Whenever
question or we think
7 solve a we think for a 2
problem. purpose
based on
concepts and within a
theories point of view
Universal
Structures
6 of Thought 3
to make based on
inferences and assumptions
judgements
We use leading to
data, facts, implications and
and experiences consequences.
5 4
8 1
What is the What is my
key question I fundamental
7 am trying to purpose? 2
answer?
What is What is my
the most basic point of view
concept in the with respect to
question? Universal the issue?
Structures
6 What are my of Thought 3
most fundamental What
inferences or assumptions am
conclusions? I using in my
What What reasoning?
information are the
do I need to implications
answer my of my reasoning
question? (if I am correct)?
5 4
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Critical Thinking Handbook: K–3
Taken from “The Thinker’s Guide to The Art of Socratic Questionning”, pages 20-23
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Diagrams for Understanding Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking Handbook: K–3
To Evaluate Thinking
We Must Apply Intellectual Standards
to the Elements of Thought
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Critical Thinking Handbook: K–3
T HE S TA NDA RDS
Clarity Precision
Accuracy Significance
Relevance Completeness
Logicalness Fairness Must be
applied
Breadth Depth to
T HE E LEMEN TS
Purposes Inferences
Questions Concepts
As we Points of view Implications
learn
to develop Information Assumptions
I NTELL E CTUA L T RA IT S
Intellectual Humility Intellectual Perseverance
Intellectual Autonomy Confidence in Reason
Intellectual Integrity Intellectual Empathy
Intellectual Courage Fairmindedness
Taken from “The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools”, page 19
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Diagrams for Understanding Critical Thinking
Taken from “The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools”, pages 14-15
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Critical Thinking Handbook: K–3
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Critical Thinking Handbook: K–3
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Diagrams for Understanding Critical Thinking
Partial Impartial
Prejudiced Unprejudiced
One-sided Multi-sided
Egocentric Empathic
Sociocentric Non-Parochial
Intellectually Limited Intellectually Unlimited
Parochial Fairminded
Selfish
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Critical Thinking Handbook: K–3
The Logic
of Student
Thinking
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Diagrams for Understanding Critical Thinking
Intellectual Discipline
Requires and Presupposes Intellectual Self-Command
Can Be Fostered in Teaching and Learning
enables the
INTELLECTUAL development of INTELLECTUAL
DISCIPLINE SELF-COMMAND
presupposes
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