CT Believes

Human Right 18 Freedom of thought

Jan 3rd, 2011 | By veronica | Category: CT Believes

“Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance” continue...



Critical Thinking – its role, value and impact upon driving attainment

Jan 3rd, 2011 | By veronica | Category: CT Believes, CT curriculum

Students who have a deficit of ‘thinking skills’ are not only lacking sufficient grounding to embark upon undergraduate study, but also missing a vital skill essential for the 21st-century workforce. Learn more here: http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Spotlight/Detail?tag=Critical continue...



Critical Thinking: What Is It Good for? (In Fact, What Is It?)

Jan 3rd, 2011 | By veronica | Category: CT Believes

Nearly everyone is in favor of critical thinking. This is evidence that the term is in danger of becoming meaningless. Skeptics should spearhead the effort to clarify what critical thinking is-and what it is not. The stakes are high.  Continue reading this interesting article at: http://www.csicop.org/si/show/critical_thinking_what_is_it_good_for_in_fact_what_is_it/ continue...



How to improve critical thinking

Jan 3rd, 2011 | By veronica | Category: CT Believes

Good critical thinking involves the mastery of a set of thinking skill. Like the acquisition of many other skills, there are three components: theory, practice, and attitude. Get more on “How to improve CT” – http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/improve.php continue...



Believes

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By veronica | Category: CT Believes

One of the most common definition of Critical thinking is “purposeful reflective judgment concerning what to believe or what to do”. So, what is a believe and how to change believes should be an important part of teaching critical thinking. continue...