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Post by Diana Rhoads on Feb 3, 2016 15:20:20 GMT
What comes to mind when I hear "critical thinking" is making reasonable judgements that are well thought out/not accepting conclusions. Looking for hard facts, evidence to support the conclusion. Curiosity is a big factor for me. Learning and gathering information, seeking the evidence and being open to new ideas. A long time ago, I learn a very valuable tool. Keep asking why until you can't ask why anymore.
I choose Steve Jobs as someone famous that I believe was a critical thinker. Even if people did not agree with his choices, ideas, etc. He did not allow that to stop him. His Apple products are known and used world wide. His concepts continue to be used. His "brand" continues to be used by the current company heads with forward thinking and the idea of always making a better product. Steve Jobs was a leader who left a legacy.
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Post by stefanieoshea on Feb 4, 2016 2:20:02 GMT
I agree with curiosity being a strong factor in critical thinking; going into the problem with a curious mind that is not already made up about the outcome makes for a better way of critical thinking! Steve Jobs was definitely curious about the way that technology works and how people can use it and it is obvious that this thirst for knowledge and making the world more fun was a driving force for him.
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Post by Lauren Benatti on Feb 4, 2016 15:07:21 GMT
I also really agree that curiosity is key to critical thinking. Often, someone who is curious is also someone who has an open mind, and is willing to be have their opinions changed by new evidence.
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Post by Lindsay Rachow on Feb 4, 2016 16:12:38 GMT
Diana - I have heard "keep asking why until you can't ask why anymore" - this is great! I think this is a valuable component of critical thinking. Excellent point about curiosity as being a key to critical thinking. Without curiosity, the inspiration and passion to why we think critically is gone.
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Post by Margaret Cleveland on Feb 5, 2016 4:01:20 GMT
I love the discussion around curiosity! Besides "why?" (which is great), what are some curiosity questions that would reflect critical thinking?
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