Student Learning Objectives:

Differentiate non-critical thinking from

critical thinking,

Identify the different qualities of a critical

thinker, and

Appreciate the importance of knowing how

to think critically.
Thinking
Refers to the mental
process, the act and the
ability to produce
thoughts
Thinking Critical
Thinking
Both Mental Processes Both Mental Processes

Can be classified as an action Can be said to be a skill

Can be spontaneous Used with caution

May base their belief solely on faith or Look for evidence that supports or opposes
personal opinion an idea, and assess or evaluate the strength
of the reasoning
 Is he
critically
thinking?
 Qualities of a
Critical Thinker
 Inquisitive
- Given to examination or
investigation
- inclined to ask questions
- Curious of everything
- Eager to acquire knowledge

Ex. A reporter who is always

asking questions.
Does NOT pretend to know more than what
he/she actually knows.
 Does NOT let
irrational emotions
affect his/her
thinking
Investigates
and digs
deeper
Open-
minded
Examines and
evaluates
information
How important
Critical
Thinking is?
In Reading
It makes you recognize
different texts and react to
them intelligently.

It enables you to analyze

written works.
In Writing
Provides you with the skills to
create well-written texts.

You can write with a clear purpose

and position.

You can distinguish good and bad

sources and know which
information to use.
In Life
It helps you
think outside
the box
 Assume nothing,
question everything,
open your eyes,
challenge the
opposition,
and start thinking
critically
LEVELS OF THINKING
THREE DOMAINS OF LEARNING

DOMAIN SKILLS
Cognitive Mental
Affective Emotional
Psychomotor Physical
DR. BENJAMIN BLOOM
DR. LORIN ANDERSON

 Former student of Benjamin Bloom

 Became a professor at University of
South Carolina
 B.A Mathematics
 M.A Psychology
 Phd Measurement, Evaluation and
Statistical Analysis