The Future of Education

Edition 14

Accepted Abstracts

Using Philosophical Inquiry to Encourage Critical Thinking in the Classroom - Workshop

Donna Wynne-Markham, Australian Industry Trade College (Australia)

Abstract

Critical thinking means making reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out. It is a way of thinking in which you don't simply accept all arguments and conclusions you are exposed to but rather have an attitude involving questioning such arguments and conclusions. It requires wanting to see what evidence is involved to support a particular argument or conclusion. People who use critical thinking are the ones who say things such as, 'How do you know that? Is this conclusion based on evidence or gut feelings?' and 'Are there alternative possibilities when given new pieces of information?'
Additionally, critical thinking can be divided into the following three core skills:

1. Curiosity is the desire to learn more information and seek evidence as well as being open to new ideas.

2. Scepticism involves having a healthy questioning attitude about new information that you are exposed to and not blindly believing everything everyone tells you.

3. Humility is the ability to admit that your opinions and ideas are wrong when faced with new and convincing evidence that states otherwise.

Using these skills in the classroom is about not focusing towards one level of student; it’s about every student you teach. All students have a natural curiosity to learn. What this workshop provides you with is an opportunity to view critical thinking opportunities within your classroom through REAL LEARNING ACTIVITY EXAMPLES which cater to whole class activities as well as differentiated group activities on a core teaching element for your classroom.

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