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Think Different

Critical Thinking (TDF05EO)

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Savvy

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Course Overview

What Will Students Learn?

  1. Define critical and non-critical thinking
  2. Identify your critical thinking style(s), including areas of strength and improvement
  3. Describe other thinking styles, including left/right brain thinking and whole-brain thinking
  4. Work through the critical thinking process to build or analyze arguments
  5. Develop and evaluate explanations
  6. Improve key critical thinking skills
  7. Use analytical thought systems and creative thinking techniques
  8. Prepare and present powerful arguments

What Topics are Covered?

  1. Understanding critical thinking
  2. Where do other types of thinking fit in? (including whole-brain and left and right brain)
  3. Pitfalls to reasoned decision making
  4. The critical thinking process
  5. A critical thinker’s skill set
  6. Creating explanations
  7. Dealing with assumptions
  8. Common sense
  9. Critical and creative thought systems
  10. Plenty of hands-on case studies

Course Content

  • Academy Topics

    • Course Overview

    • Pre-Assignment

    • Pre-Course Assessment

    • Understanding Critical Thinking

    • What is Critical Thinking?

    • Characteristics of a Critical Thinker

    • Common Critical Thinking Styles

    • Making Connections

    • Where Do Other Types of Thinking Fit In?

    • Left- and Right-Brain Thinking

    • Whole-Brain Thinking

    • Pitfalls to Reasoned Decision Making

    • The Critical Thinking Process

    • The Critical Thinking Model

    • The Standards of Critical Thinking

    • Identifying the Issues

    • Identifying the Arguments

    • Clarifying the Issues and Arguments

    • Establishing Context

    • Checking Credibility and Consistency

    • Evaluating Arguments & Case Study

    • A Critical Thinker’s Skill Set

    • Asking Questions

    • Probing Techniques

    • Pushing My Buttons

    • Active Listening Skills

    • Creating Explanations

    • Defining Explanations

    • Steps to Building an Explanation

    • Making Connections

    • Dealing with Assumptions

    • Common Sense

    • Critical and Creative Thought Systems

    • Techniques for Thinking Creatively

    • Creative Thinking Exercise

    • DeBono’s Thinking Hats

    • Putting It Into Practice

    • Presenting and Communicating Your Ideas to Others

    • Pre-Assignment Preparation

    • Presentations

    • Recommended Reading List

    • Personal Action Plan

    • Post-Course Assessment

Rp750
  • Lessons 41
  • Enrolled 1
  • Skill Beginner
  • Last Update 11/03/2025