Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas. It could be described as the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. In principle, critical thinking requires you to use your ability to reason. It is about being an active learner rather than a passive recipient of information.
None of us think critically all of the time. There are times when we think in almost any way, but critically, for example, when our self-control is affected by anger, grief or joy. I have learned that one of the most important aspects of critical thinking is to decide what you are aiming to achieve and then make a decision based on a range of possibilities. Once I have clarified that aim for myself, I should use it as the starting point in all future situations requiring thought and, possibly, further decision making. When needed, I should make your workmates, family or those around me aware of my intention to pursue this goal. I must then discipline myself to keep on track until changing circumstances mean you have to revisit the start of the decision making process.
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One way is to use “wasted” time. All humans waste some time. This means that you fail to use all of your time productively or even pleasurably. Sometimes we fail to plan well, causing us negative consequences we could easily have avoided, for example, we spend time pointlessly trapped in traffic. We could have left a half hour earlier and avoided the rush. Sometimes we worry unproductively. Sometimes we spend time regretting what was in the past. Sometimes we just stare off blankly into space. I learned that it would be important to take a little time with each question. It would also be useful to record your observations so that you are forced to spell out the details and be clear in what you identify and see. As time passes, we will notice patterns in your
None of us think critically all of the time. There are times when we think in almost any way, but critically, for example, when our self-control is affected by anger, grief or joy. I have learned that one of the most important aspects of critical thinking is to decide what you are aiming to achieve and then make a decision based on a range of possibilities. Once I have clarified that aim for myself, I should use it as the starting point in all future situations requiring thought and, possibly, further decision making. When needed, I should make your workmates, family or those around me aware of my intention to pursue this goal. I must then discipline myself to keep on track until changing circumstances mean you have to revisit the start of the decision making process.
I have learned that the more …show more content…
One way is to use “wasted” time. All humans waste some time. This means that you fail to use all of your time productively or even pleasurably. Sometimes we fail to plan well, causing us negative consequences we could easily have avoided, for example, we spend time pointlessly trapped in traffic. We could have left a half hour earlier and avoided the rush. Sometimes we worry unproductively. Sometimes we spend time regretting what was in the past. Sometimes we just stare off blankly into space. I learned that it would be important to take a little time with each question. It would also be useful to record your observations so that you are forced to spell out the details and be clear in what you identify and see. As time passes, we will notice patterns in your