Video: 5 Tips To Improve Your Critical Thinking

Age Group(s): Owlins (9-11)

Hello, Teachers!

PREDICTION / BRAINSTORMING
1.What do you think “critical thinking” means?
2. Can you recall a time when you had to make a difficult decision? How did you approach it?

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN

1. The concept of critical thinking and its importance in decision-making
2. A five-step process for applying critical thinking
3. How to formulate clear questions when faced with decisions
4. The importance of gathering relevant information
5. Techniques for applying information through critical questions
6. How to consider implications of decisions
7. The value of exploring multiple viewpoints

KEYWORDS

Critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, analysis, skepticism, information gathering,
implications, diverse perspectives, logical reasoning, bias, manipulation

A QUICK SUMMARY

The video introduces critical thinking as an effective technique for making better decisions in a world full of choices. It defines critical thinking as an approach that allows us to deconstruct situations, reveal hidden issues like bias and manipulation, and make the best decisions. The video then outlines a five-step process for critical thinking:

1. Formulate your question
2. Gather information
3. Apply the information
4. Consider the implications
5. Explore other viewpoints

Each step is explained with examples, showing how this process can be applied to various situations, from choosing a diet to voting in elections. The video emphasizes that while this process doesn’t guarantee perfect decisions, it can significantly improve our decision-making and potentially make the world more reasonable.

As we introduce this year’s theme of “Analytical Thinking: Navigating Complexity”, through this video, it’s important for your students to engage with both the transcript and the visuals. The transcript provides key information, while the visuals enhance understanding and provide more information by illustrating concepts and adding context!