E78 - Critical Thinking as a Communication Tool

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Critical thinking is the process of actively and skillfully analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information or arguments to form well-reasoned judgments or decisions. It involves the ability to think independently, objectively, and logically, considering multiple perspectives and carefully examining evidence or information before accepting or rejecting it.

Here are the key Skills of Critical thinking :

1. Analysis: The ability to break down complex information or arguments into their constituent parts, examining them systematically and logically. This involves identifying key elements, relationships, patterns, and underlying assumptions. Evaluation: The capacity to assess the credibility, relevance, and quality of information, arguments, or evidence. It involves critically examining the strengths and weaknesses of different perspectives, claims, or solutions and making judgments based on reasoned evaluation.

2. Interpretation: The aptitude for accurately understanding and explaining the meaning and significance of information, data, or phenomena. It requires careful reading, listening, or observing to comprehend the context, implications, and nuances, while avoiding misinterpretation or oversimplification

3. Open-mindedness: Being receptive to different perspectives, considering diverse viewpoints, and being willing to challenge and revise one's own beliefs based on evidence and rational analysis. Have true Curiosity

4. Communication: Critical thinking supports effective communication. It helps individuals articulate their thoughts clearly, organize their ideas coherently, and present arguments or evidence in a logical and persuasive manner. It also enables active listening, thoughtful questioning, and the ability to engage in constructive dialogue.

The UC Moment for today is …… Critical thinking is a foundational skill and needs practice and intention. Evaluation + Inference = Communication through critical thinking . Per Brandon...Communication is Math

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