Crititcal Thinking

Critical Thinking involves more than the solving problem capacity itself, it requires reflection, creativity and commitment.

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In the next graphic you will find a conceptual map which depicts some aspects of critical thinking.

How critical thinking could be used in the classroom?

Is critical thinking important for teaching languages?

In which other fields can you apply critical thinking?

Think about this questions and let us know what you think.

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Here is also a reference list which you may find usefull if you want to learn more about critical thinking. 

REFERENCES:

-Cotrell, S (2005) Critical Thinking Skills Developing effective analysis. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

-Mcpeck, E. (1981) Critical Thinking and Eduication. Oxford, Uk. Routledge Library Editions. Philosophy and Education.

-University of Melbourne. (n.d) Reading critically: Ways to develop your critical reading skills. Melbourne, Au. Retrieved from: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/470244/Reading_critically_Update_051112.pdf

-Close, D. (20017) Critical thinking for Heilderberg Factulty. Retrieved From: http://userpages.bright.net/~dclose/dcct.htm

-Ennis, Robert H. 1997.  "Incorporating Critical Thinking in the Curriculum: An Introduction to Some Basic Issues," Inquiry 16:3 (Spring).