...The Significance of Critical Thinking Ability In Terms of Education Murat KARAKOÇ İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi Institute of Social Sciences, İstanbul, Turkey, muratkarakoc52@hotmail.com Abstract: This study explained critical thinking ability in terms of education processes and the importance of thinking critically for a student who attends any education programme. Developing the ability to think critically is an important element for modern education approaches and models. This study intends to give a framework on the concept of thinking critically while teaching or learning.this study is limited to the literary description of critical thinking subject. The world is getting both more technical and more complex day by day, thats why the necessity for education increases for each growing generation. The skill of thinking critically is genarally accepted as a very vital stage in every field of learning, particularly in the last decades. As a result this study draws a general suggestion on the significance critical thinking ability. Keywords: Critical Thinking, Thinking, Education. 1. Introduction Thinking critically will boost creativity and enhance the way you use and manage your time (Hader,2005) and critical thinking not only describes the ability to think in accordance with the rules of logic and probability, but also the ability to apply these skills to real-life problems, which are not content-independent. . Critical thinking can provide you with a more insightful...
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...Critical Thinking 1. The subject 4 1.1. Aspect 1 4 1.2. Aspect 2 4 2. Purpose 4 2.1. Surface 4 2.2. Underlying 4 3. Questions 4 3.1. Questions of fact 4 3.1.1. Question 1 4 3.1.2. ...others 4 3.2. Questions of preference 4 3.2.1. Question 1 4 3.2.2. ...others 4 3.3. Questions of judgment 4 3.3.1. Question 1 4 3.3.2. ...others 4 4. Information 4 4.1. Data 1 4 4.2. Data 2 4 4.3. Data 3 4 4.4. ...others 5 5. Concepts 5 6. Assumptions 5 6.1. Conscious 5 6.2. Subconscious 5 7. Conclusions 5 7.1. Conclusion 1 5 7.2. Conclusion 2 5 7.3. ...others 5 8. Point of view 5 9. Implications 5 9.1. Possible 5 9.2. Probable 5 9.3. Inevitable 5 Purpose: To help apply the principles of Critical Thinking to a business problem or situation. Directions: • Follow the branches clockwise from top right. • Move the cursor over the yellow comment markers to see further information and suggestions. • Add comments, notes and additional sub-branches to expand the topics. • Add pictures and diagrams where appropriate to illustrate the key ideas and concepts. • You can make the Mind Map more interesting by inserting clipart from the Multimedia Catalog and Internet images. You can also insert original artwork, digital images, sound and video. Related MindView templates: • Project Management • Agenda 1. The subject 1.1. Aspect 1 1.2. Aspect 2 2. Purpose 2.1. Surface 2.2. Underlying 3. Questions 3.1. Questions of fact 3.1.1. Question 1 ...
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...Critical Thinking in Customer Service: Making Rational Decisions for Conflict Resolution Introduction At one time in their lives or another, most people in the United States of working age have held employment positions where customer interaction was a necessity. While it can be argued that some personality types are better suited to human interaction than others, customer service positions maintain some of the highest turnover rates of any industry. Customer service positions expose employees to a wide range of people with unique personalities and motivations, often mixing in feelings of disappoint and/or anger regarding their particular situation (Ivancevich, 2010, p 392). Employees in customer service positions often perceive themselves as being “ineffective, unwanted or unneeded, without the tools needed to truly service customers.” As many customer service representatives are faced with the daily task of providing conflict resolution to often angry customers, it is very important that they feel empowered and trusted to make decisions that not only impact a company’s bottom line, but that also satisfies the customer’s original request or complaint (Ivancevich, 2010, p 393). Discussion of the Literature While many individuals utilize some type of customer service on nearly a daily basis, the majority of people do not understand the job competencies and necessary qualifications that are needed to be able to effectively handle inquiries and diffuse tense situations...
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...Critical Thinking Reflection Carrie Thomsen HUM/115 – Critical Thinking in Everyday Life Assignment Due Date: March 28th, 2016 Lisa Thompson, M. S. Ed Critical Thinking Reflection I believe a strong educational background will greatly improve my odds in a higher job placement and in furthering my career in the long run. I have had what I considered to be good jobs in the past, with pretty good wages. However, in the long run, there is only so far I could excel and there was a wage ceiling. According to the U.S. Government Info Web site, “a high school graduate can expect, on average, to earn $1.2 million; those with a bachelor’s degree $2.1 million; and people with a master’s degree $2.5 million.” (Forbes, 2012). When I became a stay at home mother, I began to think long term. I thought for years on what path I wanted to take in my life. The first step was to figure out what career was best for me and where I would be the greatest asset. I first chose Psychology and after further research, I realized that was the wrong career for me. If I had done more research and asked more questions before I enrolled in Psychology, I would not have wasted so many months. After some soul searching and further exploration, I feel that a bachelor’s degree in Business is best for me. I plan to earn a Master’s in business following my completion of my bachelor’s degree. The process of critical thinking is interrelated to researching career paths because I was considering...
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...| ------------------------------------------------- FACULTY OF COMPUTING, ENGINEERING and SCIENCE | Final mark awarded:_____ | Assessment Cover Sheet and Feedback Form 2015/16 Module Code:NG4H252 | Module Title: Research Methods for Engineers | Module Lecturer: Dr Meinwen Taylor | Assessment Title and Tasks: Research Methods | Assessment No. 1 of 1 | No. of pages submitted in total including this page: Completed by student | Word Count of submission(if applicable): Completed by student | Date Set: 9th March 2016 | Submission Date: 27th April 2016 | Return Date: 25th May 2016 | Part A: Record of Submission (to be completed by Student) | Extenuating CircumstancesIf there are any exceptional circumstances that may have affected your ability to undertake or submit this assignment, make sure you contact the Advice Centre on your campus prior to your submission deadline. | Fit to sit policy: The University operates a fit to sit policy whereby you, in submitting or presenting yourself for an assessment, are declaring that you are fit to sit the assessment. You cannot subsequently claim that your performance in this assessment was affected by extenuating factors. | Plagiarism and Unfair Practice Declaration: By submitting this assessment, you declare that it is your own work and that the sources of information and material you have used (including the internet) have been fully identified and properly acknowledged as required. Additionally, the work presented...
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...GS1115: Module 2 Establishing Goals and Managing Time Essay 2.1 Active Learning Define “active learning” and reflect on how active a learner you are. Assessment Description: On the basis of your understanding of active and passive learning and the levels of thinking explained on pp. 39–45 of your textbook, Study and Critical Thinking Skills in College, rate the response to the statements listed in Active-Learning Strategies Questionnaire. Then, in the form of an essay, perform the following tasks: Define active learning and passive learning. On the basis of your ratings to the statements in Figure 2.1, write a paragraph about which type of learner you are. Select three statements for which you answered “sometimes” or “never.” Write a paragraph for each strategy and explain why that strategy is important to being an active learner and how you can work to implement that strategy moving forward. If you don’t have three statements, you can write about active-learning strategies you already use and why they have been helpful in your academics already. Finally, write a paragraph about one way in which you will become a more active learner. Choose one of the strategies provided on p. 42 of your textbook and include three specific ways you will implement the suggestion you chose. Refer to the Active-Learning Template, which you can use to complete this assessment. (Note: If you invent your own, be sure that you cover all of the specifications...
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...EFN424 Trading Floor Assignment Criteria Sheet — 2. Take Home: Critical Analysis [Question 1] (25%) Student Name (Student number): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Criteria | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | <4 | Marks | Knowledge and Skills [KS 1.1: Well-researched knowledge and critical understanding applied to issues at the forefront of a specialised discipline area] | Correctly identify and describe financial concepts and theories | Responses demonstrate excellent understanding of the topic in terms of all relevant financial concepts and theories | Responses demonstrate very good understanding of the topic in terms of most relevant financial concepts and theories | Responses demonstrate a sound understanding of most aspects of the topic in terms of relevant financial concepts and theories | Responses demonstrate satisfactory though limited understanding of the topic in terms of relevant financial concepts and theories | Satisfactory understanding of relevant financial concepts and theories is not demonstrated or financial concepts and theories not correctly identified | / 5 % | Knowledge and Skills [KS 1.2: Ability to select and use effectively a large range of tools and technologies to locate and/or generate information appropriate to the disciplinary context] | Accurate and professional presentation and interpretation of relevant financial data supporting analysis | Financial data relevant to topic...
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...SYLLABUS BCOM/275 Business Communications and Critical Thinking Copyright ©2014 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to the foundations of communication in a business setting. Students will develop skills in critical thinking and decision making through the forms of written communication, including memos, emails, business letters, and reports. Other topics include communication ethics and cross-cultural communications, personal communication styles, solving organizational problems, and the evaluation of an organizations strategic direction. Course Dates Jul 29, 2014 - Sep 01, 2014 Faculty Information Name : Email Address : Alternate Email Address Phone Number : SHARLA WALKER (PRIMARY) sharmarie@email.phoenix.edu (510) 481-8992 Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents (both located on your student website): • Academic Policies • Instructor Policies University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Get Ready for Class • Familiarize yourself with the textbooks used in this course. Course Materials All electronic materials are available on your student...
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...|AA Hamilton College | |BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business – Level 5 | | | |Unit 53: Study and Communication Skills for Business Credit Value: 15 | | | |Assignment: Developing reading strategies, listening techniques, and producing a written analysis. | | | |Tutor: Date Set: 19th May 2014 | | | | | |Learner’s Name: ...
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...The Art of Thinking Clearly Critical Review Colby Wallace Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Abstract This paper is a critical review on Rolf Dobelli’s novel, The Art of Thinking Clearly. It is composed of a literature review and a critical analysis. The literature review section will be a composition of research gathered to: have a better understanding of the books sources, test for sloppy reasoning and get a good understanding of how the book is perceived through reviews. All research will be done through the novel itself, N.A.I.Ts library database and reputable online sources. The information found in the literature review will then be evidence used to determine the answers to the seven key critical questions: 1. What is the source of the article? 2. What kind of publication is it for what audience? 3. What is the main point (thesis) of the article? 4. Are there any new insights about the topic that you did not have before reading it? 5. Do you agree or disagree with its position and evaluation of the topic? 6. How reliable is this particular source as a guide to the truth of the topic? 7. Also, which, if any, of the sloppy reasoning errors can be found in the article? The paper will close with a conclusion that reiterates the papers key points. The Art of Thinking Clearly Critical Review Dobelli, R. (2013). The Art of Thinking Clearly. London: Sceptre. The Art of Thinking Clearly (TAOTC) takes a philosophical look at...
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...Syllabus College of Humanities PHL/458 Version 2 Creative Minds and Critical Thinking Copyright © 2009, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description In this course, students will analyze the thinking process from a critical and creative perspective. The lives of prominent creative thinkers will be examined to identify the social, historical, psychological, and cultural elements that influenced their development. The salient aspects of creativity will be assessed along with the relationship between creativity and critical thinking. Students will apply critical thinking skills to contemporary creative and scientific thought. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Ruggiero, V. R. (2009). The art of thinking: A guide to critical and creative thought (9th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Longman. All electronic materials are available on the student...
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...Table of content: 1. Article one : Team management skills 2 1.1 strengths 2 1.2 weakness 3 2. Effective teamwork: practical lessons from organizational research (3rd edition) 3 2.1 strength 4 2.2 weakness 4 3. 12 tips for team building 5 3.1 weakness 5 4. Vital factors for building an effective team 6 4.1 strength 6 Implementation and reflection 6 1. Goals 6 2. Time line 6 3. Implementation 7 4. Reflection 7 1. Article one : Team management skills This article ‘ The management skills - The Core Skills Needed to Manage Your Team’, Mindtools (2014) discuss the some of the key points about how to be a team managers and how to do can thrive and succeed. These range from deciding who does what and how to choosing the right people also to developing , motivating people and with the developing. In addition, this article also cover the most common pitfalls to be avoided. The article is related to the my topics ‘team and teamwork’. However, it is not useful source for my topic due to limited relevance, minimal development of ideas. 1.1 strengths This article is relate to the assessment task on team and team work. Mindtools (2014) notes that doing the team work be a good team leader it is very important and give some main point • Importance of delegation • Motivating • Development team • Communication and work with team Under these four points this...
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...[pic] Faculty of Education and Languages OUMH1103 LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN DISTANCE LEARNERS HII KING GUAN 811029135443001 811029135443 0128489981 kingguanhii@yahoo.com Tutor’s name: TING HENG PING E-Tutor’s name: NOORAZAH BT MD NOOR Learning Centre: OUM SIBU JANUARY 2012 Semester Contents 1. Introduction 2 2. Importan skills that employers looking for in the future graduates. 3 2.1. Communication skills 4 2.2. Critical thinking and problem solving skills 5 2.3. Teamworking skills 6 2.4. Lifelong learning and information literacy 7 2.5. Leadership skills 8 3. Suggestions for future graduates, goverment bodies or educational institutions in Malaysia to ensure that future graduates are equipped with skills 9 4. Conclusion 11 References 12 Introduction Malaysia is now a highly motivated developing country with vision to archieve status as developed country. With the mushrooming of the public and private educational institutions in Malaysia, a huge pool of graduates has been created. Obtaining a degree from institute of higher education in local or overseas has become necessary in order to get a good job with nice salary. However, in this challenging world, competition is everywhere. The excerpt from Education Malaysia, (July, 2006) had indicated that unemployment rate in Malaysia seemed to be increasing. One reason for this problem is that the focus...
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...the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site Erst Carmichael University of Western Sydney, e.carmichael@uws.edu.au Helen Farrell University of New South Wales, h.farrell@unsw.edu.au Follow this and additional works at: http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp Recommended Citation Carmichael, Erst and Farrell, Helen, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site, Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 9(1), 2012. Available at:http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp/vol9/iss1/4 Research Online is the open access institutional repository for the University of Wollongong. For further information contact the UOW Library: research-pubs@uow.edu.au Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site Abstract A graduate's ability to be a critical thinker is expected by many employers; therefore development of students’ critical-thinking skills in higher education is important. There is also a perception that today’s students are technologically "savvy", and appreciate the inclusion of a technological approach to learning. However, the complexity of the concept of critical thinking and the assumptions about students’ technological skills are ...
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...Using Toulmin’s Model to Analyze an Argument Van Thach (16008035) ITT-Technical Institute Mrs. Mary Dietz EN1420 Composition II Analysis 2.1 There are many story children’s books are containing violence and sexually language. There is a mom of two kids, one of them is five, whom like to read book. The Tango, it is one story children’s book comprises the same-sex couples in it. Her parents are trying to find the best way to explain to her whenever she has raised the questions about the characters in the book because “Sam” has two moms in the story. Also the kid at that age has egocentric so they need to know why even though; it is not a big deal to adult. She explains to her kid that God took seed from two different genders for creating a child, but in this case, the father is not here yet, therefore. The kid soon forgets the question and turns to other thing. In the same way, Little Tango is the first penguin in the zoo has two daddies. This is a challenge for the parents to search information inside the book to explain for their kid at home. There is a lot of way to be a family and here is a lot of way to leave family as the birds have different feather. (Claim) The story children’s book should not contains sexually and violence because their awareness will not property into the plot of story. I agree that because children’s comprehending has a limited into a point of view. They just cannot image how could it happen and they will continually be confusing themselves...
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