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Comment by Kathleen Edward on November 5, 2016 at 7:09pm

I recieved an email asking for proof that i registered here how do i get this sortrd out? Please help

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Comment by Wendy I Newton-Bowe on November 5, 2016 at 5:14pm

The first episode of critical thinking provided a clear definition of what it is and what it is not.  I think that it reinforced that this is a skill that is needed for life living and that one, while students do not by estimation think critically on a daily basis, they do.  They are just not aware of it.  In addition it made me realize that students need guidance in the art of critical thinking.  I am reminded of the kinds of questions that I should be asking to encourage the development of critical thinking.  Because we are encouraged to pay specific attention to Bloom's Taxonomy in the writing of our objectives in order to encourage higher order thinking, I am satisfied to know that I have been heading in the direction of encouraging critical thinking.    The questioning exercise was  a bit of a work out but it make your reflect on your questioning strategies and how to improve them. Feeling empowered already.

Comment by Shonella Morgan on November 5, 2016 at 12:27pm

I am thankful for the information in this program. My take away so far from Episodes 1 and 2 is what critical thinking is Not and how to write effective learning objectives to promote critical thinking in the classroom. It has been a practice of mine to use 'know' and 'understand' in writing objectives, but now I am aware that these do not allow students to think rationally or be reflective.

Comment by Glenda Morales de Duchicela on November 5, 2016 at 1:31am

episode 2 is writing clear and defined learning objectives,using the acronym SMART. For example: An objective will be: Students will be able to use the new vocabulary in a innovative poem.

Comment by Gale Mohammed-Oxley on November 4, 2016 at 8:57pm

In a few words I will say Critical thinking adds depth to learning. The higher order questions provide students with a depth of learning as they have to reflect, compare and contrast differences and similarities etc. using the skills of critical thinking.

Comment by Evelyn Aguirre on November 4, 2016 at 6:30pm

Critical thinking is the ability to think clear and rationaly as well to clear responsed judgments. It's to figure out solutions to compex problems by conceptualizing and analyzing different circumstances.

Comment by Rocha Tobierre on November 4, 2016 at 5:44pm

Episode 1 reminded us of the levels of questioning which we should engage our students more in.  A lot of times our teaching is geared towards rote learning and examinations.  However we as teachers need to realize that our students will be going out there to function in society so they need to learn to assess and be reflective.

There is no doubt about it that in our lessons we do  incorporate critical thinking.  As a primary school teacher teaching grade six students although the majority of the final examination  paper is multiple choice the structure of some of the questions allows them to think critically.  

Comment by Evelyn Aguirre on November 3, 2016 at 11:57pm

Really interesting episodes!

Comment by Daniel Pier on November 2, 2016 at 3:36pm

Hello all,

I received my welcome email; I hope you have yours.

One note on scheduling: there is no prescribed schedule for listening to each episode, but do keep in mind that by November 28 all participants to have not only participated in the seven episodes, but have used the ideas learned in the course, and be observed and documented doing so. Therefore, I would suggest getting started this week with at least one episode, perhaps two.

Enjoy. 

Warm regards,

Dan

Comment by Irvin Smith on November 2, 2016 at 11:44am

Thank you for the timely replies.

Your efforts are appreciated. I am comforted and feel a bit settled now that I know how to access some materials and what to expect in the near future.

 

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