Introduction
Process
Examples in On the Job
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Often teachers are looking for the development of critical thinking skills within their students as these skills will help in the students' future life. Sometimes they are called "HOTS" - for Higher Order Thinking Skills. These are important life skills.
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Pinterest)
Teachers look at this list to identify the Higher Order Thinking Skills & Philosophical Skills in your students. This list was developed by Associate Professor Phil Cam, a Philosopher. It can also be used when you are undertaking a Community of Inquiry with your class. (Source: Associate Professor Phil Cam).
Students -
Secondary
Students can be given this list to help them
see if they are using these skills in discussions, essays, debates, analysis
or Community of Inquiry
After the discussion (or during it), fill out the table below. How did you go with your critical thinking skills? Share with a partner to see if they picked up any skills you missed.
If you want to continue to analyse your thinking [and remember these skills will help with both internal and external exams], use the term planner.
A Term Planner [ 9 weeks] of this checklist can be found here.
| Formulates questions | Asks relevant questions | ||
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Knows question types:
[Comprehension Questions; Google it Questions; Brainstorm Questions; Inquiry Questions] |
Questions evidence for plausibility | ||
| Gives good reasons | Builds on ideas of others | ||
| Uses relevant examples | Uses counter examples | ||
| Summarises information | Can reflect appropriately | ||
| Seeks, gives clarification | Makes connections | ||
| Sees different view points | Lists criteria | ||
| Metaphors | Offers alternatives | ||
| Makes distinctions | Develops analogies | ||
| Tests | Recognises assumptions | ||
| Identifies faulty reasoning | Reflects on conceptual progress | ||
| Reasons hypothetically | Forms generalisations | ||
| Applies generalisations | Listens respectfully | ||
| Is open to new ideas | Consistency in developing viewpoint | ||
| Discusses objectively | Perseveres with set tasks | ||
| Expresses ideas coherently |
| Where "On the Job"? | Stimulus Material sourced from: |
Pet Groomer |
ABC News Critical & Creative Thinking Skills: Self Evaluation Big Question: "Do you think/believe should you pursue a job that has higher status and pay or one that you are passionate about?" Secondary
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Material sourced from
Associate Professor Phil Cam
