Critical Thinking Skills

Description

We live in a knowledge-based society, and the more critical you think the better your knowledge will be. Critical Thinking provides you with the skills to analyze and evaluate information so that you are able to obtain the greatest amount of knowledge from it. It provides the best chance of making the correct decision and minimizes damages if a mistake does occur.

Critical Thinking will lead to being a more rational and disciplined thinker. It will reduce your prejudice and bias which will provide you with a better understanding of your environment. This course will provide you with the skills to evaluate, identify, and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information. It will lead you to be more productive in your career, and provide a great skill in your everyday life.

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction
    • Course Objectives ..
  • Module 1
    • Understanding Critical Thinking ..
    • Defining Critical Thinking ..
    • Importance of a Critical Approach ..
    • When to Think Critically ..
    • The Role of Logic ..
    • Applying Reason ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 2
    • The Critical Thinking Process ..
    • Observation ..
    • Analysis ..
    • Inference ..
    • Communication ..
    • Problem Solving ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 3
    • The Benefits ..
    • Increases Happiness ..
    • Better Decision Making ..
    • Improved Communication ..
    • Develop the Power of Persuasion ..
    • Fosters Team Building ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 4
    • Characteristics of a Critical Thinker ..
    • Self-Awareness ..
    • Self-Discipline ..
    • Curiosity ..
    • Creativity ..
    • Humility ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 5
    • Improving Your Skills (I) ..
    • Practice Active Listening ..
    • Ask Questions ..
    • Break Down the Problems ..
    • Be Mindful of Emotions ..
    • Think For Yourself ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 6
    • Improving Your Skills (II) ..
    • Visual Mapping ..
    • Keep an Open Mind ..
    • Get Involved ..
    • Participate in Games ..
    • Improving Sleep Quality ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 7
    • Evaluating the Information ..
    • Avoid Assumptions ..
    • Watch Out for the Bias ..
    • Consider Clarifying Questions ..
    • SWOT Analysis ..
    • Review All Possibilities ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 8
    • The Barriers ..
    • Time and Pressure ..
    • Insufficient Knowledge ..
    • Close-Minded ..
    • Drone Mentality ..
    • Groupthink Mentality ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 9
    • Changing Your Perspective ..
    • Alter Your Point of View ..
    • Be Objective ..
    • Thinking in Reverse ..
    • Consider the Consequences ..
    • Identify Inconsistencies ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 10
    • Putting It All Together ..
    • Stages of Development ..
    • Think About Your Thinking ..
    • Reflect and Learn From Mistakes ..
    • Remember Your Goals ..
    • Think, But Don't Overthink ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Assessment
    • Post Test ..