Critical Thinking Skills

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What is critical thinking in educational theory?

A mode of cognition using deliberative reasoning and impartial scrutiny of information

Who coined the term 'critical thinking' in 1910?

John Dewey

What is critical thinking comprised of according to educators?

Both a set of logical skills and a disposition toward reflective open inquiry

What was the goal of the progressive education movement in adopting critical thinking?

<p>To offer a dynamic modern alternative to traditional educational methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of critical thinking in problem-solving?

<p>Arriving at a possible solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of critical thinking that involves recognizing and dealing with one's own biases?

<p>Accounting for one's own biases in judgment and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to theorists, what is necessary for critical thinking skills to be valuable?

<p>A person's inclination to use critical thinking skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key habit of mind that is necessary for critical thinking?

<p>Persistence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of critical thinking, according to some theorists?

<p>To develop a process-oriented approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of critical thinking that involves evaluating information from multiple sources?

<p>Collecting and assessing relevant evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between critical thinking and problem-solving, according to some theorists?

<p>Critical thinking is a process, whereas problem-solving is a goal-oriented approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is critical thinking connected to according to Dewey?

<p>A tradition of rational inquiry associated with modern science</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is critical thinking conceived in relation to the scientific method?

<p>As a more open, flexible, and self-correcting process</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of teaching critical thinking in a democratic society?

<p>To equip students to be productive and engaged citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of critical thinking in a pluralistic society?

<p>To rationally overcome differences and cooperate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of critical thinking in the progressive education movement?

<p>Training students in how to think</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between critical thinking and intellectual inquiry?

<p>Critical thinking is a broader set of skills and strategies for intellectual inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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