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What is critical thinking in educational theory?
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?
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?
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?
What was the goal of the progressive education movement in adopting critical thinking?
What is the outcome of critical thinking in problem-solving?
What is the outcome of critical thinking in problem-solving?
What is a key aspect of critical thinking that involves recognizing and dealing with one's own biases?
What is a key aspect of critical thinking that involves recognizing and dealing with one's own biases?
According to theorists, what is necessary for critical thinking skills to be valuable?
According to theorists, what is necessary for critical thinking skills to be valuable?
What is a key habit of mind that is necessary for critical thinking?
What is a key habit of mind that is necessary for critical thinking?
What is the ultimate goal of critical thinking, according to some theorists?
What is the ultimate goal of critical thinking, according to some theorists?
What is a key characteristic of critical thinking that involves evaluating information from multiple sources?
What is a key characteristic of critical thinking that involves evaluating information from multiple sources?
What is a key difference between critical thinking and problem-solving, according to some theorists?
What is a key difference between critical thinking and problem-solving, according to some theorists?
What is critical thinking connected to according to Dewey?
What is critical thinking connected to according to Dewey?
How is critical thinking conceived in relation to the scientific method?
How is critical thinking conceived in relation to the scientific method?
What is the goal of teaching critical thinking in a democratic society?
What is the goal of teaching critical thinking in a democratic society?
What is the outcome of critical thinking in a pluralistic society?
What is the outcome of critical thinking in a pluralistic society?
What is the focus of critical thinking in the progressive education movement?
What is the focus of critical thinking in the progressive education movement?
What is the relationship between critical thinking and intellectual inquiry?
What is the relationship between critical thinking and intellectual inquiry?
