Critical Thinking Skills
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What is critical thinking in educational theory?

  • A method of rote memorization
  • A mode of cognition using deliberative reasoning and impartial scrutiny of information (correct)
  • A set of educational methods that only focus on imparting knowledge
  • A type of education that only emphasizes theoretical knowledge

    • Who coined the term 'critical thinking' in 1910?

  • A philosopher from the progressive education movement
  • John Dewey (correct)
  • Will Gosner
  • An American educator

    • What is critical thinking comprised of according to educators?

  • Both a set of logical skills and a disposition toward reflective open inquiry (correct)
  • Neither a set of logical skills nor a disposition toward reflective open inquiry
  • Only a set of logical skills
  • Only 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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