Course Introduction

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Course Objectives

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Unit One: Introduction to Critical Thinking

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Introduction

Objectives

What is Critical Thinking?

Critical Thinking Standards

Thinking Styles and Traits of Critical Thinkers

Activity

Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Unit Two: Thinking Models

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Introduction

Objectives

Roger Sperry's Split-Brain Model

Ned Herrmann’s Whole Brain Model

Problem-Solving Model

Critical Thinking Model

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The Model

Identifying the Issues

Identifying the Arguments

Clarifying Issues and Arguments

Evaluating the Arguments

Credibility and Consistency

Identifying the Context

Creative Thinking Styles

Activity

Unit Three: Critical Listening and Inquiry

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Introduction

Objectives

Active Listening

Active Listening Skills

Inquiry Techniques

Questioning Techniques

Activity

Unit Four: Interpretation and Inference

6

Introduction

Objectives

Explanations and Arguments

Activity

Steps for Constructing an Explanation

Pitfalls and Solutions