Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking is skillful, responsible thinking that is conducive to good judgment because it is sensitive to context, considers multiple perspectives, relies on criteria, and is self-correcting.
Courses
INDV2254: The Art and Science of Learning and the Brain2 PD Hours
In this course, participants will examine the relationship between the ways people learn and the biology of the brain. NOTE: This is an elective course in the Seneff Certification program.
INDV2255: Multiple Perspectives2 PD Hours
In this workshop, participants will investigate teaching strategies to improve students’ abilities to engage in conversation with alternative viewpoints. Participants will reflect on ways to reveal the importance of recognizing and engaging multiple perspectives as well as ways to motivate students to learn from reputable sources. NOTE: This is an elective course in the Seneff Certification program.
LCTS2214: Problem-based Learning2 PD Hours
This course explores the learning of subject matter and skill acquisition through collaborative problem-solving. Emphasis is placed on using this method in community college courses.
LOBP2230: Core Competencies: Think, Value, Communicate, Act (TVCA)2 PD Hours
This seminar examines strategies that facilitate student growth in thinking critically; communicating effectively; articulating and applying personal values and those of the various disciplines and appreciating the values of others; and applying learning and understanding effectively and responsibly.
LOBP3230: Thinking Things Through: Critical Thinking Elements, Trait and Standards 15 PD Hours
Over 2 two-hour face-to-face meetings, participants will discuss and apply the concepts of Paul and Elder's critical thinking model, with a focus on the elements of critical thinking that can be applied to any discipline to teach students how to think more critically. In registering for this course, you are committing to attend a kick-off meeting, develop a lesson plan that incorporates the critical thinking elements, and present your lesson to workshop participants in the wrap-up meeting. NOTE: This will be of interest to those teaching in the General Education program. It is also an elective course in the LifeMap and Seneff Certifications.
LOBP3231: Critical Thinking: Intellectual Standards2 PD Hours
Faculty will deepen their understanding of the Paul and Elder critical thinking model by examining the personal qualities of a strong critical thinker and learning the standards by which to analyze a position. Participants will identify strategies to incorporate these skills into class activities, course assignments, and assessment methods. NOTE: This course is recommended for those who have completed LOBP 3230.