Critical thinking

Definition of Critical Thinking: Critical Thinking is a cognitive activity associated with using the mind. Critical Thinking involves a wide range of skills and attitudes that includes 

·       Being able to read between the lines, seeing beneath the surface, and recognizing false or unfair assumptions.

·        Identifying other people’s positions, arguments and conclusions.

·        Drawing conclusions about whether arguments are valid and justifiable, based on good evidence and sensible assumptions.

·        Presenting a point of view in a structured, clear, and reasonable way that convinces others.

Barriers to Critical Thinking

1.     Egocentric Thinking.

2.     Laziness.

3.     Arrogance and Intolerance.

4.     Lack of confidence.

5.     Egocentric Thinking.

6.     Schedule Pressures.

Critical Thinking

This course is about thinking critically and a key word is viable.

What is critical thinking?

Critical thinking is a type of reasonable, reflective thinking that is aimed at deciding what to believe or what to do. Encompassed in critical thinking are the skills ofrationality, self-awareness, honesty, open-mindedness, discipline and judgement. The process of critical thinking involves thorough and careful interpretation of information as well as its subsequent application to reach justifiable conclusions.

These skills are necessary in many professions, particularly law, where a lawyer must evaluate different pieces of evidence. There are three main aspects of critical thinking – recognising assumptions, evaluating arguments and drawing conclusions.

Benefits of critical thinking

Good critical thinking involves:

·        Improved attention & observation

·        More focused reading

·        Improved ability to identify key points in a text or meassage and not being distracted by less important material

·        Knowledge of how to get your own point across more easily

·        Skills of analysis that you can apply to various situations

Ancillary skills:

·        Observation

·        Reasoning

·        Decision-making

·        Analysis

·        Judgement

·        Persuasion

Realistic self-appraisal

Many people probably over-estimate their critical thinking skills

Emotional self-management

We may not like evidence that contradicts our own opinions orbeliefs

Perseverance, accuracy  precision

Critical thinking involves accuracy  & precision & a dedication to finding the correct answer. It includes:

     Attention to detail

     Identifying trends & patters

     Repetition

    Taking different perspectives

   Objectivity 

    Considering implications & distant consequences

Assignment 1

The movie is about the global warming and what the causes of it and what will happen if we continues in the same direction. Albert Gore was speaking in the video in general and in detail about the global warming of our planet Earth and spoke mainly about the causes of global warming and its effects. Also says that the main point of this movie is that humans are cause global warming and it's real.
 



The massage of the film is clear and understood. We need to reduce as much as possible of CO2 emissions to help our world recover to its natural state. For example, there are about 30% of CO2 is caused by forest fires. We need to protect our planet. There are many countries which have more population can help to reduce global warming. 


The presenter is a professional; I believe that global warming is a big problem that has very little chance of being resolved. This movie gave me an overall idea of what's happening and what will happen if the global warming is in effect or increases in effect.