critical thinking

 

Ø  What is critical thinking?

Critical thinking is a kind of thinking in which you question, analysis, interpret, evaluate, and make a judgment about what you read, hear, say, or write

Ø  Characteristics of critical thinking

 

• ·         Active listening
• ·         curiosity
• ·         self-discipline
• ·         Being humble

1.Active listening

 Good communicators are good listeners. There are some active listening skills.

  They are,

                 o   Listen to understand.

                 o   Ask deeper questions.

       o   Avoid interruption.

                 o   Slowdown patience, silence

                 o   Take non-verbal clues.

2.curiosity

Being curious makes our brain active.it helps asking right questions.

The more we know, the more we want to know.

3.self-discipline

Don’t jump to conclusions or actions, take time, acquire information, and know the facts.                  Use your own reasoning skills and evaluate and reflect. Take time to stop and ask appropriate questions.

4. Being humble

•       We must admit our mistakes. (sorry)

•       We must practice gratitude (Thank you)

•       Enables seeing information without being filtered through one’s ego.

•       Being open minded

•       Stepping out of comfort zones

•       Being ready to adapt.