Critical Thinking Seminar

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 1:00pm to 4:15pm

Critical Thinking Seminar        

(Craig LeCroy)

 

  • Introduction to Critical Thinking

  • Impediments to Critical Thinking

  • How to exercise Critical Thinking

  • Small group exercise: Complete the culture of thoughtfulness scale

  • Examples of common mistakes made in thinking

  • Class discussion: How to use Critical Thinking



Readings:

  • Halpern, D. Thinking critically about critical thinking: Lessons from cognitive psychology

  • Elder, L., & Paul, R. Learning the art of critical thinking.  This article was adapted from the book, Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life, by Richard Paul and Linda Elder.

  • Strategy list: 35 dimensions of critical thought.  From www.criticalthinkning.org

 

Event Location: 
1501 N. Campbell Avenue. College of Medicine (COM), Room 3230
Event Category: 
Seminar
Faculty Presenter: 
Craig LeCroy, MSW, PhD
Teaser Title: 
Critical Thinking Seminar