Thinking Critically About How We learn. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.2 | 2 Albert Einstein: “Education is what is left after

Thinking Critically About How We learn

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 2 | 2

AlbertEinstein:

“Education is what is left after you forget all the things you memorized in school.”


If Einstein is correct,

What should be the focus of your education?

What should you make certain you “get”

out of your classes while you are here?

How do we measure how much we learn?


What should be the focus of your education?

Understand how we learn.

Learn new concepts.

Develop learning skills.

Increase creativity.

Apply knowledge to all areas.


What should you make certain you “get” out of your classes while you are here?


Educational Outcomes

Communication

Quantitative reasoning

Critical Thinking

Information Literacy

Cultural/Global Knowledge

Personal/Civic/Social Responsibilities

Ethical Thinking

Computer Skills

Aesthetic Appreciation

Natural/ Environmental Literacy


How do we measure how much we learn?

Examinations

Research papers

Classroom participation

Group assignments

Classroom presentations


Critical Thinking:

The process of determining the

authenticity, accuracy, or value of

something: characterized by the ability

to seek reasons and alternatives,

perceive the total situation, and

change one’s view based on evidence.

Also called “logical” or “analytical” thinking.


Critical Thinking:

Is a process of assessment that

incorporates basic and higher order

thinking skills to determine the value of

something.


The Three Types of Learning

Cognitive – mental skills (Knowledge)

Affective – growth in feelings or emotional areas (Attitude)

Psychomotor – manual or physical skills

(Skills)


Bloom’s Taxonomy

EvaluationSynthesisAnalysis

ApplicationComprehension

Knowledge


Give examples of basic order thinking skills?

Give examples of higher order thinking skills?


Why are Critical Thinking Skills Important?

Promotes intellectual growth & academic achievement.Research supports providing instruction using critical/creative thinking skills.Is necessary for people to have in our rapidly changing technological world.It is crucial for people to have skills in questioning, analyzing, comparing, contrasting and evaluating so that they can make informed choices in their lives.


KNOWLEDGE

Things memorized without necessarily having a full understanding.


COMPREHENSION

You understand information enough to explain it in your own words.


APPLICATION

You find some practical use for the information and use it to solve other problems.


ANALYSIS

You break complex ideas into parts and see how the parts work together


SYNTHESIS

You make connections with things you already know.


EVALUATION

You judge something's worth


Homework

Read Chapter 9.

Go to Advisement and get a print out of your Degree Audit.


Journal Topics

Reflect on your college experience so far.

Describe how you came up with choosing your major and if you are undecided, what are some things you can do to help you decide on one.?

What are some things you should do to prepare for next semester?

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