CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

1.3. Development of critical thinking skills

Critical thinking is a process of conceptualization, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information that is essential for success in everyday life, higher education, and professional issues. 

Different sources define a different number of critical thinking skills, so the following can be summarized:

Critical thinkers who possess these skills can identify biases, conduct research, be open-minded, analyze information, and solve problems effectively.

Even if you think that you do not have these critical thinking skills – it can be learned and developed. You can develop critical thinking skills every day if you approach problems in a logical manner.

Here are a few ways you can start your path to improvement:

These everyday scenarios allow you to practice reasoning and, over time, improve your critical thinking abilities.

Developing critical thinking skills involves conscious practice and continuous learning. Here’s how you can cultivate each of the essential critical thinking abilities: 

By consistently practicing these techniques, you can strengthen your critical thinking skills, allowing you to approach problems more thoughtfully, make more informed decisions, and engage in deeper analysis across various contexts.

Do some practice. Practical task. Analyzing a current event

Objective of the task: to develop critical thinking skills by analyzing a current event.