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Post by stefanieoshea on Feb 4, 2016 2:14:41 GMT
Critical thinking is the ability to think " outside the box" and to face a problem or task from all angles and not just head on. Critical thinking requires the thinker to take a step back and analyze from as many points of view as possible using all of the facts that can be gathered. Critical thinking is important because it can allow a problem to be solved in an unconventional way that may be a more efficient method of problem solving; it may require less resources, be more just or simply be an innovative answer that has yet to be used. I like to think of critical thinkers of being more radical, and I immediately thought of Malala Yousafza (probably because I am reading her book right now). She saw a problem in the educational and political system in her area and decided to create change and challenge the traditional systems to create a more just and beneficial system. Although her way of thinking and beliefs are not the norm in her world, she saw things in a bigger picture with a bigger benefit to the workings of the world and approached her work in a way that would create permanent change.
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Post by Drew Holness on Feb 4, 2016 14:33:33 GMT
I like you unscripted definition, it “feels” like my approach, however, while unscripted mine focused more on the technical side (boring details).. . The way you explained your definition easily made it seemed as if you were explaining it to me face-to-face (good job ) Nonetheless, I was able to walk away thinking that mine lacked some substance (the self evaluation part). Also, I agree with your rationale of Malaya she inspires me as well. I like her thought process of how to overcome the subjugation of women in her culture.
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Post by Lindsay Rachow on Feb 4, 2016 16:08:23 GMT
Stefanie - I liked how you used descriptive words such as "outside the box" and "radical" when referring to critical thinking. These are aspects of critical thinking! Great points and inspiring! I am not familiar with Malala Yousafza, but will be soon! Thank you!
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Post by Elena Romero on Feb 4, 2016 22:05:12 GMT
Stefanie-I really agree that critical thinking requires a person to "think outside the box". I think many times critical thinking requires us to also step out of our comfort zones and approach a situation without allowing what the past dictate the future. It seems important, especially from a organizational standpoint to allow our critical thinking to also be forward thinking.
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Post by Marie Sabatino on Feb 4, 2016 23:13:38 GMT
The reason this post sparked my interest is because it endorses approaches, such as thinking "outside the box," and discusses the importance of challenging beliefs that are "not the norm." These are elements that I have touched on in my own discussion of critical thinking and I feel that these notions cannot be excluded from the conversation when it comes to critical thinking.
I think that Malala Yousafzai is an excellent example of someone who is a critical thinker because not only did she promote and create opportunities for education in a place where this was not only NOT the "norm" and could cost a person her life, but also because her work was so revolutionary that she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Post by Laura Traynor on Feb 4, 2016 23:37:24 GMT
Stephanie - I completely agree that critical thinking requires stepping outside of the box - looking for information and solutions in other disciplines. What can we borrow from other fields? How did they approach the problem and solution? I don't know Malala Yousafzai but intend to look her up! One of the books I like is called "Switch" which encourages people to look at problems in a different way - is there an approach that's working and if so, why?
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