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Critical Thinking from Abstract to Concrete

Critical Thinking from Abstract to Concrete. Beth Kaimowitz and Lauren Moore Center For Academic Program Support (CAPS) University of New Mexico Design assistance from Lorena Garcia. Weaving Connections with Diverse Perspectives and Active Learning. Critical Thinking.

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Critical Thinking from Abstract to Concrete

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  1. Critical Thinking from Abstract to Concrete Beth Kaimowitz and Lauren Moore Center For Academic Program Support (CAPS) University of New Mexico Design assistance from Lorena Garcia Weaving Connections with Diverse Perspectives and Active Learning

  2. Critical Thinking How Can We Improve Critical Thinking? Making Connections • Active Learning • Visual Aids • Concrete Examples • Diverse Perspectives • Asking Questions

  3. Making Connections

  4. Critical Thinking Activity • Think: What is a ball? • Write: How is a bowling ball like a basketball? • Pair: Discuss with a partner • Share: What is a ball? • Question: Is a football a ball?

  5. ActiveLearning • Think • Write • Pair • Share • Question

  6. Using Visual Aids • Drawing • Video/Photo • 3-D object • Metaphor

  7. Abstract to Concrete

  8. Diverse Perspectives • Linear Thinking • 2+2 = 4 • Divergent Thinking • Q. What does 4 =_____? • A. 2+2

  9. Asking Questions

  10. Improving Critical Thinking • Active Learning • Visual Aids • Abstract to Concrete • Diverse Perspectives • Learning Together

  11. Selected Resources • Center for Critical Thinking. (2011). The Critical Thinking Community. Available at: http://www.criticalthinking.org • Consortium on Financing Higher Education (COFHE). (2008). Assessment: a fundamental responsibility. Assessment Statement. Available at: http://web.mit.edu/cofhe/assessment/statement/ • Eglash, R. (2003) Navajo Rug Weaver: Carstesian Coordinates.Culturally Situated Design Tools. Available at: http://www.ccd.rpi.edu/Eglash/csdt/ • Jacobs, G., Hurley, M., and Unite, C. (2008). How learning theory creates a foundation for SI leader training. Australasian Journal of Peer Learning, 1(1), 6-12. Available at: http://ro.uow.edu.au/ajpl/vol1/iss1/3 • Quitadamo, I.J., Brahler, C., & Crouch, G.J. (2009). Peer-led team learning: A prospective method for increasing critical thinking in undergraduate science courses. Science Educator, 18(1), 29-39. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

  12. Contact Information Beth Kaimowitz Lauren Moore bkaim@unm.edulaurenkh@unm.edu Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS) University of New Mexico Phone: 505-277-7205 http://caps.unm.edu

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