Critical Thinking: Think your way to Success

Critical ThinkingThink your way to Success

Presented by: Miguel Deleon, Roland Chacon, Ingrid Ippach,

Marielle McNeal, and Holly Munk

College Success Seminar Institute - December 10-12, 2012

Chapter 5: Overview What is critical

thinking? Thoughtful

consideration of the information, ideas, observations, and arguments that you encounter.

The ability to think for yourself and reliably and responsibly make the decisions that affect your life.

Why is critical thinking important?

Thinking Critically: The Basis of a College

Education College courses require a high capacity

of abstract thought. At CCC, you’ll find that most of your

instructors prefer class discussions over lectures. They enjoy hearing what you think!

Research papers, essays, and assignments that reflect your own interpretations are more interesting to read and grade.

Critical Thinking in Everyday Life

As you practice the skills of critical thinking in college, they start to become a natural part of your life. Many jobs/careers want people who

are critical thinkers. Critical thinkers can analyze a

situation and draw useful or productive conclusions.

I think I can, I think I can…

Now that we know more about critical thinking and why it’s important…

Let’s practice using our critical thinking skills!

Group Activity

Break into groups based on where you live in Chicago

North, South, West, etc. Rep your side of town!

Break into subgroups based on neighborhood

Question #1

What are 3 issues or problems that exist within your neighborhood?

Discuss for 2 minutes. Choose one group member to report.

Question #2

What are some things you have done personally to create change within your community?

Discuss for 2 minutes. Choose one group member to report.

Question #3

Imagine that you work for your local alderman’s office. Pick one issue and discuss what you would do to solve it.

Discuss for 5-7 minutes. Choose one group member to report.

Conclusion Student Learning Outcomes

Our lesson focused on Area Three SLOs However, we were also able to incorporate

SLOs from Areas One and Two.

Classroom Assessment Know - Want to Know - Learned (KWL)

Questions, thoughts, feedback! How would you teach Chapter 5?

College Success Seminar Institute - December 10-12, 2012