Critical Thinking

Description

In this course, students will learn develop their ability to analyze and evaluate information.
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Additional Course Information

Schedule and Pricing

Target Audience

This course is intended for individuals who want to become more rational and disciplined thinkers.

Pre-Requisites

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will boost their performance with an increase in their decision-making ability.

Course Delivery Modality

VILT

Duration in Hours

8

Credits Eligible

1

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Course Outline

1 - GETTING STARTED

Icebreaker
Housekeeping Items
The Parking Lot
Workshop Objectives

2 - COMPONENTS OF CRITICAL THINKING

Applying Reason
Open Mindedness
Analysis
Logic
Case Study

3 - NON-LINEAR THINKING

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Don't Jump to Conclusions
Expect and Initiate Change
Being Ready to Adapt
Case Study

4 - LOGICAL THINKING

Ask the Right Questions
Organize the Data
Evaluate the Information
Draw Conclusions
Case Study

5 - CRITICAL THINKERS (I)

Active Listening
Be Curious
Be Disciplined
Be Humble
Case Study

6 - CRITICAL THINKERS (II)

Seeing the Big Picture
Objectivity
Using Your Emotions
Being Self-Aware
Case Study

7 - EVALUATE INFORMATION

Making Assumptions
Watch out for Bias
Ask Clarifying Questions
SWOT Analysis
Case Study

8 - BENEFITS OF CRITICAL THINKING

Being More Persuasive
Better Communication
Better Problem Solving
Increased Emotional Intelligence
Case Study

9 - CHANGING YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Limitations of Your Point of View
Considering Others Viewpoint
Influences on Bias
When New Information Arrives
Case Study

10 - PROBLEM SOLVING

Identify Inconsistencies
Trust Your Instincts
Asking Why?
Evaluate the Solution(s)
Case Study

11 - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Retaining Your New Skills
Reflect and Learn From Mistakes
Always Ask Questions
Practicing Critical Thinking
Case Study

12 - WRAPPING UP

Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations