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1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
Write and define each skill IN YOUR OWN WORDS. 
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why? 
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life? Set examples and post pictures, be creative! 
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ReplyDeleteAnswer: Critical Thinking- The mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
Answer: Yes, I use it almost through out the whole day. Because i use it while i am in school also when i am at home and i have a class i could not finish or homework to do. I also use it when i have a bill to pay or something important to do.
1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking. Critical thinking involves determining the meaning and significance of what is observed or expressed, or, concerning a given inference or argument, determining whether there is adequate justification to accept the conclusion as true....
ReplyDeleteDo you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why? Yes.I use Critical Thinking daily in my life.I use Critical Thinking alot when I'm at school.For example: I use it when I'm using it when I'm doing Social Studies.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010week 3 questions
ReplyDeleteWeek 3 Question 1 Due September 28. Remember to read the directions!
Students, read the assignment carefully. Make sure you answer all the questions and post all the info required. Always PROOFREAD! Remember your post is a reflection of your level of thought.
1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
Write and define each skill IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
Set examples and post pictures, be creative!
*Critical Thinking is the identification and evaluation of evidence to guide decision making.A critical thinker uses broad in-depth analysis of evidence to make descions and communicates his/her beliefsclearly and accurately.
*Yes i do believe that i apply critical thinking to my everyday life ,whether its in school or at home even out in the streets.Forexample,it can be applied in so many ways like for tests,work,important buisness and etc.Critical thinking helps me make great and positive descions so i can know if im on the right path and/or if im headed in the right direction.Some people don't think that its useful but i you really think about it ,it is. Futher more i do think and believe that it is important to use critical thinkg because it guides you and help you think positive about things before you accutaly do it,suppose i want too own my own company ill have sit and analyze ,sketch out pictures on how i want my place of wor to look,i will also have to budget my money according to what my company needs For example supplies,materials,furnitaure and other needs .
So yes i do feel as if we need critical thinking not just now but forever if we want too become sucessful!
*SHAKIRA*
Wednesday, September 22, 2010week 3 questions
ReplyDeleteWeek 3 Question 1 Due September 28. Remember to read the directions!
Students, read the assignment carefully. Make sure you answer all the questions and post all the info required. Always PROOFREAD! Remember your post is a reflection of your level of thought.
1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
Write and define each skill IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
Set examples and post pictures, be creative!
*Critical Thinking is the identification and evaluation of evidence to guide decision making.A critical thinker uses broad in-depth analysis of evidence to make descions and communicates his/her beliefsclearly and accurately.
*Yes i do believe that i apply critical thinking to my everyday life ,whether its in school or at home even out in the streets.Forexample,it can be applied in so many ways like for tests,work,important buisness and etc.Critical thinking helps me make great and positive descions so i can know if im on the right path and/or if im headed in the right direction.Some people don't think that its useful but i you really think about it ,it is. Futher more i do think and believe that it is important to use critical thinkg because it guides you and help you think positive about things before you accutaly do it,suppose i want too own my own company ill have sit and analyze ,sketch out pictures on how i want my place of wor to look,i will also have to budget my money according to what my company needs For example supplies,materials,furnitaure and other needs .
So yes i do feel as if we need critical thinking not just now but forever if we want too become sucessful!
*SHAKIRA*
Wednesday, September 22, 2010week 3 questions
ReplyDeleteWeek 3 Question 1 Due September 28. Remember to read the directions!
Students, read the assignment carefully. Make sure you answer all the questions and post all the info required. Always PROOFREAD! Remember your post is a reflection of your level of thought.
1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
Write and define each skill IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
Set examples and post pictures, be creative!
*Critical Thinking is the identification and evaluation of evidence to guide decision making.A critical thinker uses broad in-depth analysis of evidence to make descions and communicates his/her beliefsclearly and accurately.
*Yes i do believe that i apply critical thinking to my everyday life ,whether its in school or at home even out in the streets.Forexample,it can be applied in so many ways like for tests,work,important buisness and etc.Critical thinking helps me make great and positive descions so i can know if im on the right path and/or if im headed in the right direction.Some people don't think that its useful but i you really think about it ,it is. Futher more i do think and believe that it is important to use critical thinkg because it guides you and help you think positive about things before you accutaly do it,suppose i want too own my own company ill have sit and analyze ,sketch out pictures on how i want my place of wor to look,i will also have to budget my money according to what my company needs For example supplies,materials,furnitaure and other needs .
So yes i do feel as if we need critical thinking not just now but forever if we want too become sucessful!
*SHAKIRA*
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ReplyDelete1.Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
ReplyDeletecritical" as used in the expression "critical thinking" connotes the importance or centrality of the thinking to an issue, question or problem of concern. "Critical" in this context does not mean "disapproved" or "negative." There are many positive and useful uses of critical thinking, for example formulating a workable solution to a complex personal problem, deliberating as a group about what course of action to take, or analyzing the assumptions and the quality of the methods used in scientifically arriving at a reasonable level of confidence about a given hypothesis. Using strong critical thinking we might evaluate an argument, for example, as worthy of acceptance because it is valid and based on true premises. Upon reflection, a speaker may be evaluated as a credible source of knowledge on a given topic.
Critical thinking can occur whenever one judges, decides, or solves a problem; in general, whenever one must figure out what to believe or what to do, and do so in a reasonable and reflective way. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening can all be done critically or uncritically. Critical thinking is crucial to becoming a close reader and a substantive writer. Expressed most generally, critical thinking is "a way of taking up the problems of life."[2]The list of core critical thinking skills includes observation, interpretation, analysis, inference, evaluation, explanation and meta-cognition.
There is a reasonable level of consensus among experts that an individual or group engaged in strong critical thinking gives due consideration to
Week 3 Question 1 Due September 28. Remember to read the directions!
ReplyDeleteStudents, read the assignment carefully. Make sure you answer all the questions and post all the info required. Always PROOFREAD! Remember your post is a reflection of your level of thought.
1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking. Write and define each skill IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
The definition of critical thinking is.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
Set examples and post pictures, be creative!
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Critical thinking is the ability to think for yourself by weighing evidence and facts. The result is to come up with your own thoughts and opinions, without undue influence from anything or anyone else. Yes.I think i use this skill in my daily life by applying my own idea's.Also by working independently.
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills i can say that this skills are important in are life's.Because we need to show that we can think by are self and that we can work independently.Also we need this skill's in are life because we need to learn how to work and think by are self's.
answer to question one:critical thinking is like making a decision.when you make a decision you have to think and take your time.yes, i do think i apply critical thinking daily.you apply critical thinking daily when your on a test or doing homework.also if your at work you have to think before you make huge decision like moving your job or quiting.
ReplyDeletei do think its important do include in your life. if you werent to include critical thinking in your life everything can go wrong.first, you can get kicked out of school.then, you cant get a decent job.you would have no life or house.and probably no money. thats why you should think critically.
Wednesday, September 22, 20101. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
ReplyDelete(1).Critical thinking refers to a person making a decision or choice based on mental discernment of an experience, a reasoning, its credibility and accuracy.
Write and define each skill IN YOUR OWN WORDS: what the person who takes critical thinking know how take decicions of his own life and of his things.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
some times because i can take my decisions or some body can takes for me.
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
yes because tht decision are importamt for our life, that decisions can guide us to be better persons on the future.
Set examples and post pictures, be creative!
i think critical thinking is many things. one thing that critical thinking is involved with is analizing.before you start a test you have to see what it is about, therefore analyzing.another thing is actually thinking what to choose like making a decision.you have to think before you answer.
ReplyDeletei do apply critical thinking daily. when you are at work or even picking out something to eat you are critical thinking.when your trying to pick out a towel to take a bath with you are critical thinking. also what time your gonnna take a bath you are critical thinking.
yes. these skills of critical thinking are important cause if you dont include it your whole life could go wrong.let me just start you out with if you dont use critical thinking your gonna be dumb and flunk out of school.then well you know that no school = no job = no money = no house = no life.thats why everyone includes it. and if no one where to use critical thinking we would all be hobos.
Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking. Critical thinking involves determining the meaning and significance of what is observed or expressed, or, concerning a given inference or argument, determining whether there is adequate justification to accept the conclusion as true.
ReplyDeleteThe application of logical principles, rigorous standards of evidence, and careful reasoning to the analysis and discussion of claims, beliefs, and issues.Consists of a mental process of analyzing or evaluating information. Particularly statements or propositions that people have offered as true. It forms a process of reflecting upon the meaning of statements, examining the offered evidence and reasoning, and forming judgments about the facts.Within the framework of skepticism, critical thinking is synonymous with informal logic. The standards for what is considered critical thinking in many other contexts can be less rigorous and should be examined carefully on a case by case basis.
The ability to apply a patina of rationality to a thought process that commences with a desired conclusion.A complex set of cognitive skills employed in problem-solving and intellectual consideration and innovation.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why? Yes.You need to use Critical thinking everyday in your daily lfie. For example I use Critical thinking before starting a test, or doign a subject like Social Studies.
1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
ReplyDelete(1)Critical thinking involves determining the meaning and significance of what is observed or expressed, or, concerning a given inference or argument....
2.Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
(2)yes;when i go to school/(3)also i use critical thinking in class.(4)when i`m trying to solve a problem.(5)or when I`m doing a puzzle.(6)when i`m in Mrs. Ivonne classand i`m doing my work.(7)or when i`m at home cocking food .(8)or what im doing right know im doing my work on the computer.(9)you could use critical thinking when ever on the computer or when your doing work in class.(10)but every one in the world use critical thinking ever time in there life and when you do a test.
Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and
ReplyDeleteskillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or
evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation,
experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief
and action. In its exemplary form, it is based on universal intellectual
values that transcend subject matter divisions: clarity, accuracy,
precision, consistency, relevance, sound evidence, good reasons, depth,
breadth, and fairness. It entails the examination of those structures or
elements of thought implicit in all reasoning: purpose, problem, or
question-at-issue, assumptions, concepts, empirical grounding; reasoning
leading to conclusions, implications and consequences, objections from
alternative viewpoints, and frame of reference.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
Yes because we need critical thinking in our daily life to be able to learn and be smart students. We also use critical thinking to play sports for example , basketball, or in ballet ,or by playing the saxophone ext...
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ReplyDelete1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
ReplyDeleteWrite and define each skill IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills.
Explain, Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
Set examples and post pictures, be creative!
Critical Thinking: the mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.
And my own words Critical Thinking mean the skills of reflective intelligence used in making decisions about what to believe.
Yes, because you question and analyzes you every day life. You apply these skills in your every day life whether it doing homework or a conversation. Evaluate is to look over a subject or question. Another, is Understanding mean to know what you are going or to comprehend something. Analyze is examine critically and carefully. Also, Strategies is the ability to brake down the concept. Yes, these skills are important because they help you through different situation. So you can understand them more clearly that way.
Examples: Raises important questions and problems.
Think with a open mind and clearly.
Gather important information about something.
To find the solution to any problem.
To think over something before doing it.
Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
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Critical thinking-is "thinking about thinking." It is a way of deciding if a claim is true, false, or sometimes true and sometimes false, or partly true and partly false. To find out if someone is telling you the truth, one needs evidence. Information is found in libraries, online, and by asking people. Professional librarians can help research library sources. Cybrarians can help research using computers. Professional interviewers are good at finding people who are experts in their fields, and they know how to ask the right questions. To solve a problem, questions can be written as clearly and simply as possible, making certain that all terms are well understood by giving definitions if necessary. Then, this Critical thinking can help one judge how true this information is. Critical thinking tools are taken from many fields of study: statistics, logistics, semantics, experimental research methodology, psychology, sociology. Research sources should be of good quality: up to date, thorough, well informed, and impartial.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
Yes, because in every day life or were ever you go your always gonna have to be thinking of a lot of thhings cause that's the only way you can reach your goal in and do things or something in your life.
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
Yes, because i always use it in school and also when your going to do something you always have to make a plan in order for it to work so while your doing that you have to think about everything your gonna do.
Critical thinking examines assumptions, discerns hidden values, evaluates evidence, and assesses conclusion.
ReplyDelete"Critical" as used in the expression "critical thinking" connotes the importance or centrality of the thinking to an issue, question or problem of concern. "Critical" in this context does not mean "disapproved" or "negative." There are many positive and useful uses of critical thinking, for example formulating a workable solution to a complex personal problem, deliberating as a group about what course of action to take, or analyzing the assumptions and the quality of the methods used in scientifically arriving at a reasonable level of confidence about a given hypothesis. Using strong critical thinking we might evaluate an argument, for example, as worthy of acceptance because it is valid and based on true premises. Upon reflection, a speaker may be evaluated as a credible source of knowledge on a given topic.
Critical thinking is about being both willing and able to evaluate one's thinking. Thinking might be criticized because one does not have all the relevant information – indeed, important information may remain undiscovered, or the information may not even be knowable – or because one makes unjustified inferences, uses inappropriate concepts, or fails to notice important implications. One's thinking may be unclear, inaccurate, imprecise, irrelevant, narrow, shallow, illogical, or trivial, due to ignorance or misapplication of the appropriate skills of thinking.
Critical thinking examines assumptions, discerns hidden values, evaluates evidence, and assesses conclusion.
ReplyDelete"Critical" as used in the expression "critical thinking" connotes the importance or centrality of the thinking to an issue, question or problem of concern. "Critical" in this context does not mean "disapproved" or "negative." There are many positive and useful uses of critical thinking, for example formulating a workable solution to a complex personal problem, deliberating as a group about what course of action to take, or analyzing the assumptions and the quality of the methods used in scientifically arriving at a reasonable level of confidence about a given hypothesis. Using strong critical thinking we might evaluate an argument, for example, as worthy of acceptance because it is valid and based on true premises. Upon reflection, a speaker may be evaluated as a credible source of knowledge on a given topic.
Critical thinking is about being both willing and able to evaluate one's thinking. Thinking might be criticized because one does not have all the relevant information – indeed, important information may remain undiscovered, or the information may not even be knowable – or because one makes unjustified inferences, uses inappropriate concepts, or fails to notice important implications. One's thinking may be unclear, inaccurate, imprecise, irrelevant, narrow, shallow, illogical, or trivial, due to ignorance or misapplication of the appropriate skills of thinking.
1.research and post in your dashboard the definition of critical thinking.
ReplyDeleteA complex set of cognitive skills employed in problem-solving and intellectual consideration and innovation. ... No one always acts purely objectively and rationally. We connive for selfish interests. We gossip, boast, exaggerate, and equivocate. It is "only human" to wish to validate our prior knowledge, to vindicate our prior decisions, or to sustain our earlier beliefs. In the process of satisfying our ego, however, we can often deny ourselves intellectual growth and opportunity. We may not always want to apply critical thinking skills, but we should have those skills available to be employed when needed.
Critical thinking includes a complex combination of skills. Among the main characteristics are the following:
Critical thinking examines assumptions, discerns hidden values, evaluates evidence, and assesses conclusion.
ReplyDelete"Critical" as used in the expression "critical thinking" connotes the importance or centrality of the thinking to an issue, question or problem of concern. "Critical" in this context does not mean "disapproved" or "negative." There are many positive and useful uses of critical thinking, for example formulating a workable solution to a complex personal problem, deliberating as a group about what course of action to take, or analyzing the assumptions and the quality of the methods used in scientifically arriving at a reasonable level of confidence about a given hypothesis. Using strong critical thinking we might evaluate an argument, for example, as worthy of acceptance because it is valid and based on true premises. Upon reflection, a speaker may be evaluated as a credible source of knowledge on a given topic.Critical thinking is about being both willing and able to evaluate one's thinking. Thinking might be criticized because one does not have all the relevant information – indeed, important information may remain undiscovered, or the information may not even be knowable – or because one makes unjustified inferences, uses inappropriate concepts, or fails to notice important implications. One's thinking may be unclear, inaccurate, imprecise, irrelevant, narrow, shallow, illogical, or trivial, due to ignorance or misapplication of the appropriate skills of thinking.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010No. Cause, well, normally that's not how I am, stuff like that just doesn't go on in my mind, not even during school work.Only a complete smarty pants could have that stufff go on in thier minds. The thing's that I think about , well, I can't really tell you cause it's private, of course.Thing's like that just gives me a headache, as much as much as everything else does. It be fun to give it a try though.Being a complete smarty pants , wouln't hurt that much[I hope].
ReplyDeleteYes.Who knows? You never know when you need those kind of things in your life. I would probably need it for my career. Even if I choose to become an artist,or better, a pro wrestler. Though being a pro wrestler sounds much better. Thing's like that can make [& me ] very succesfu, if that's what you choose to be. That stuff might help you achieve your goal,[whatever your goals are].You never know , it could com in handy.
also for me critical thinking is is a western tradition that encourags analysis, looking for prepositions and arguments for and against them. The roots of this aproach to supervision are both dialectic and dialogical. Dialectical thinking pits various propositions or theories against each other.Critical thinking can be seen as having two components: 1) a set of information and belief generating and processing skills, and 2) the habit, based on intellectual commitment, of using those skills to guide behavior. It is thus to be contrasted with: 1) the mere acquisition and retention of information alone, because it involves a particular way in which information is sought and treated; 2) the mere possession of a set of skills, because it involves the continual use of them; and 3) the mere use of those skills ("as an exercise") without acceptance of their results.
ReplyDelete1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
ReplyDeleteCritical thinking clarifies goals, examines assumptions, discerns hidden values, evaluates evidence, accomplishes actions, and assesses conclusions.
"Critical" as used in the expression "critical thinking" connotes the importance or centrality of the thinking to an issue, question or problem of concern. "Critical" in this context does not mean "disapproval" or "negative." There are many positive and useful uses of critical thinking, for example formulating a workable solution to a complex personal problem, deliberating as a group about what course of action to take, or analyzing the assumptions and the quality of the methods used in scientifically arriving at a reasonable level of confidence about a given hypothesis. Using strong critical thinking we might evaluate an argument, for example, as worthy of acceptance because it is valid and based on true premises. Upon reflection, a speaker may be evaluated as a credible source of knowledge on a given topic.
2-Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
yes because i always use it in school or any place that i go to
3-After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
yes because we always use them for everything that we do in our life
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ReplyDelete1. A. Research and post the definition for Critical Thinking.
Critical Thinking-The mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.
Critical thinking to me mean people who think critically consistently attempt to live rationally. It is often manifested in the skillful manipulation of ideas in service of ones own or ones groups vested interest. A set of information and belief generating and processing skills.
B. Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
Yes. The reason why i say that is because its life. you have to think, seach, understand the meaning of the study. also have your mindset is one to stay on task, and only that one subject.
C. After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
I think its should be possible because how would you be able to think the write way. Also you would have to us critical thinking to get by in school, to have the write important mindset on study. Thats just me, thats what i think.
1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
ReplyDeleteWrite and define each skill IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
(1).I think critical thinking is like something you do on your own.Critical thinking is something you do when you have to do a question by yourself.Eveybody use critical thinking.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
I think i do use these skills in my life.Because in school i have to critical think by myself.In some questions it says that you have to critical think by yourself.
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
Set examples and post pictures, be creative!
I think it is important for me to use these skills in my life.Because when i get older i would have to use these skills in my own.I aleady use thses skills in my life in school at home.Thats why i would use these skills in my life.
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ReplyDelete1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
ReplyDeleteCritical thinking is a mental activity used by analizing, observing, examing a problem to help solve it.
Do you think you apply these skills in your daily life? Why?
yes because i either use it in school or at home. In school because during class i need it to help me solve a question or something. At home to help me solve problems.
After reading and understanding the concept of critical thinking and understanding the skills. Explain Do you think these skills are important to include them in your life?
Yes because with out critical thinking i dont think ill be able to solve prbolems on my own and wont become independent.
My definition of critical thinking is thinking very hard sometimes when useing critical thinking it is very stressful on the mind. most of the times it gives me headaches when i think to hard. most of the time i do my critical thinking when doing math or chemisty. sometimes in reading but not really because my reading comprehention is really good. i will not lie i love to do criticlthinking when it comes to science. only because science was my favorite subject. i used to think math was a good subject for critical thinking but its not all it does is hurt my head.
ReplyDelete1. Research and post in your dashboard the definition for Critical Thinking.
ReplyDeleteCritical thinking is the identification and evaluation of evidence to guide decision making. A critical thinker uses broad in-depth analysis of evidence to make decisions and communicate his/her beliefs clearly and accurately."
the definition for critical thinking is exploring questions about and solutions for issues which are not clearly defined and for which there are no clear-cut answers
ReplyDeletedo i think these skills appley an my daily life yes because your using your brain to work on what your doing
do i think these skills are important to include in my life of course if not you would not be very smart and its important for your education as well.