Critical Thinking and Emotional Intelligence

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Critical Thinking & Emotional Intelligence 11 th May 2011

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A little activity

Can thinking be taught?:

Can thinking be taught?

How do you learn to think?:

How do you learn to think?

Map of the Thinking Domain:

Map of the Thinking Domain

What is Critical Thinking?:

What is Critical Thinking? A set of skills needed to assess ideas (Robert Ennis). For example: Comparing/Contrasting Classifying Induction Analyzing Causal Explanation Predicting Evaluating (Robert Swartz) The ability and intellectual commitment, to use those skills to guide behaviour (Scriven and Paul, 2004).

Critical Thinking:

Critical Thinking The ability to make rational decisions about what to do or what to believe A person is able to think critically to the extent that he or she is able to carefully examine, experience, assess knowledge and ideas, and weigh arguments before reaching a balanced judgment

A Critical Thinker:

A Critical Thinker raises vital questions and problems , formulating them clearly and precisely; gathers and assesses relevant information , using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively, comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions , testing them against relevant criteria and standards; thinks open-mindedly within alternative systems of thought, recognizing and assessing assumptions, implications, and practical consequences; and communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems. Scriven and Paul (2004)

Developing Critical Thinking:

Developing Critical Thinking Teaching for Critical Thinking Teaching of Critical Thinking Teaching Critically

Which 6 of the10 people will be admitted to a small fallout shelter:

Which 6 of the10 people will be admitted to a small fallout shelter A 30-year-old male bookkeeper The bookkeeper’s wife, who is 6 months pregnant A second-year medical student who is a political activist A 8-year-old boy with Down’s Syndrome A female biochemist A policeman with a gun A Hollywood actress who is a singer and dancer A 45-year-old famous historian-author A 62-year-old ex-school teacher with asthmatic problems An reformed ex-convict who is now an active volunteer in building shelters for the homeless.

Teaching for Critical Thinking:

Teaching for Critical Thinking Use: Thinking maps Graphic organizers Higher-order questioning Reflective writing Essay writing Cooperative learning strategies Technology

Examples of Thinking Maps:

Examples of Thinking Maps

Examples of Graphic Organizers:

Examples of Graphic Organizers

Examples of Graphic Organizers:

Examples of Graphic Organizers

Examples of Graphic Organizers:

Examples of Graphic Organizers

Examples of Graphic Organizers:

Examples of Graphic Organizers

Bloom’s Cognitive Taxonomy:

Bloom’s Cognitive Taxonomy

Strategies for Nurturing Critical Thinking:

Strategies for Nurturing Critical Thinking Encourage thinking + reflection with prediction questions Setting tasks/tests which will require students to exercise their choice + use suitable strategies Encourage students to persevere with positive feedback on their effort Analyzing dilemmas and making responsible decisions

Strategies for Nurturing Critical Thinking:

Strategies for Nurturing Critical Thinking Make students realize that they are active agents in their own learning Create opportunities for students to problem-solve + to justify their choice with good reasons Make students realize that there could be many solutions to a problem + encourage them to seek alternative solutions Create opportunities for students to communicate effectively with their peers in proposing multiple solutions to complex problems

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What is emotional intelligence?

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What do you know about emotional intelligence?

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Do you think you have emotional intelligence?

What is Emotional Intelligence?:

What is Emotional Intelligence? Being able to motivate oneself and persist in the face of frustrations To control impulse & delay gratification To regulate one’s mood and keep distress from swamping the ability to think To empathize and to hope Goleman (1995)

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CME Character Development Community Involvement Programme Co-Curricular Activities National Education Pastoral Care Programme Principal, Teachers & Non-teaching Staff Talks & Workshops Service Learning

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Wrapping up