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Critical Thinking in theEFL classroom/ The

basics

Araceli SalasBUAP

Univ. of Oregon/ UMBC

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What is Critical Thinking?

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Definition of Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is the art of analyzing and evaluatingthinking with a view to improving it.

Paul and Elder, 1998

It is reasonable, reflective, responsible, and skillful thinking

that is focused on deciding what to believe or do.

Ennis 1992

C T is the ability to think for one's self, reliably andresponsibly to make those decisions that affect one's life.

Shafersman, 1991

See things in a different wayThink in a conscious way

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HOW?

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Elements of thought

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Standards for Critical Thinking

Thinking that is:

Clear

Precise Specific

Accurate

Relevant Plausible

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Consistent

Deep

Broad

Significant

Complete

Adequate (for purpose)

Fair

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Strategies to develop CT

Affective Strategies Cognitive Strategies- Macro Abilities Cognitive Strategies- Micro Skills

http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/strategy-list-35-dimensions-of-critical-thought/466

(handouts)

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A well cultivated critical thinker:

raises vital questions and problems, formulatingthem clearly and precisely;

gathers and assesses relevant information, usingabstract ideas to interpret it effectively;

comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions,testing them against relevant criteria andstandards;

thinks open-mindedly within alternative systems ofthought, recognizing and assessing, as need be,their assumptions, implications, and practicalconsequences; and

communicates effectively with others in figuring outsolutions to complex problems.

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Stages in Critical Thinking

UnreflectiveThinker

ChallengedThinker

1

PracticingThinker

BeginningThinker

2 Advanced

Thinker Accomplished

Thinker

3

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THANK YOU.

THANK YOU!!!

aracelisalas@yahoo.com

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References

Hager, P. & Kaye M, (1992), Critical Thinking in Teacher Education: A Process-Oriented Research Agenda Australian Journal of Teacher Education Vol. 17.

Paul. R. (1995). Critical Thinking: How to Prepare Students for a RapidlyChanging World., Dillon Beach, CA.

Paul, Richard, and Linda Elder. The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking

Concepts and Tools, pp. 16-17. The Foundation for Critical Thinking.

www.critcalthinking.org

http://www.freeinquiry.com/critical-thinking.html

An introduction to Critical Thinking.

http://www.kurwongbss.eq.edu.au/thinking/Bloom/blooms.htm

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