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PPTCriticalThinkingforDoctoralScholarship.pptxWalden University Academic Residencies:
Critical Thinking for Doctoral Scholarship
PhD Residency 1
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Session Learning Objectives
Create and evaluate definitions of critical thinking
Understand attributes of critical thinkers
Examine two models for critical thinking
Consider how these concepts may apply to your coursework and dissertation process
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Session Agenda
Develop definitions of critical thinking
Individual
Small Group
Whole Group
Present models for critical thinking
Discuss how critical thinking applies to coursework and dissertation
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Activity: Definition of Critical Thinking
How do you define critical thinking?
Write out a brief definition
Individual Activity
Activity: Definition of Critical Thinking
Compare your critical thinking definition with others at your table
Arrive at a common definition
Small Group Activity
Presentations of Critical Thinking Definitions
Present the critical thinking definition from your small group to the whole group
Whole group activity
Consider: What are the commonalities?
Consider: What are the differences?
Consider: Which ideas within the definitions are most important?
Characteristics of Critical Thinkers
Interested in seeking the truth
Has integrity
Inquisitive
Curious
Rejects incorrect information
Open-minded
Reflective
Willing to examine own
beliefs and assumptions
Truth-seeking
Relies on reason, not emotions
Objective
Critical Thinking Definition
The intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully 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.
Scriven & Paul, 1987
How is this definition different from/the same as your definitions?
A statement by Michael Scriven & Richard Paul, presented at the 8th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking and Education Reform, Summer 1987. Downloaded from: http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-critical-thinking/766
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One Model to Guide Thinking
Downloaded from: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/
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A Second Model to Guide Thinking
Refer to Handout “Intellectual Standards Used to Assess Thinking”
From the Foundation and Center for Critical Thinking
http://www.criticalthinking.org//
How are these models different from/the same as your definitions?
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Application of Critical Thinking to Coursework and Dissertation
In light of these definitions, why is critical thinking important when working on your coursework and your dissertation?
What are specific examples of how you can apply critical thinking during your coursework and your dissertation process?
Final Assignment
Take 2 minutes right now to reflect on what you learned from this session
Write down notes for your reflection assignment
Key Takeaways
Resources I Will Need
Next Steps for Improvement
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Feedback Survey
Please take 2 minutes right now
Complete feedback for this session in:
Residency App for Face-to-Face events
Blackboard for Virtual events
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