18 Questions
What is the primary objective of critical thinking?
To analyze and evaluate an issue in order to form a judgement
How many weeks does the critical thinking module take?
11 weeks
Who is credited with establishing the importance of asking deep questions in critical thinking?
Socrates
What is the primary focus of week 7 in the critical thinking module?
Formative assessment
What is the purpose of the summative assessment in the critical thinking module?
To evaluate student understanding of critical thinking concepts
In what year was a meta-analysis of the literature on teaching effectiveness in higher education undertaken?
1995
What is critical thinking concerned with?
Engaging in reflective and independent thinking
What is the main difference between didactic and critical teaching?
Didactic teaching pushes information in, while critical thinking takes it out
What is the purpose of Bloom's Taxonomy?
To promote higher forms of thinking in education
What is one way to apply critical thinking in daily life?
By reasoning and figuring out the logic behind things
What is the relationship between critical thinking and creativity?
Critical thinking often involves some level of creativity
What is a key step in understanding information critically?
To break it down into parts, study them, and put them back together
What is a key component of being critical and creative?
Cognitive flexibility
What is the primary difference between a discussion and an argument?
The level of evidence provided
What is a key characteristic of a balanced argument?
It presents multiple sides of an issue
What is the primary purpose of a debate?
To persuade others to one's point of view
What is the primary difference between a biased and balanced argument?
The number of perspectives considered
What is a key element of conceptualization?
The ability to formulate an idea or concept
This quiz assesses your understanding of critical thinking concepts, including objective analysis, bias, and judgment formation. It covers the 11-week course outline, including theory and practical exams.
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