THINKING SKILLS Made by Connellius Carter Anak Charles
CONTENT 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 DEFINITION IMPORTANCE OF SKILL TYPE OF SKILLS COMPARISON IN CRITICAL THINKING CONCLUSION REFERENCES TYPE OF SKILLS SELECTED TOOL AND JUSTIFICATION 08
DEFINITION Thinking A process involving mental activities such as understanding, analyzing, and generating ideas, concepts, and meanings. According to Richard E. Mayer 2014, thinking can be define as the mental manipulation of representations of knowledge about the world Skill A learned ability to excel in specific task. Psychologist Peter G. Dominick Jr. explains that skills are "learned abilities that can be developed and improved through practice and experience" Thinking Skill cognitive processes that we use to solve problems, make different decisions, asking questions, making plans, organizing and creating information
IMPORTANCE PROBLEM-SOLVING Allow us to analyze the situation, identify possible solutions, weigh the pros and cons, and select the most appropriate course of action COMMUNICATION DECISION-MAKING helps us express our ideas coherently, organize our thoughts, and engage in meaningful discussions help us gather relevant information, consider different perspectives, evaluate alternatives, and anticipate potential consequences
TYPE OF THINKING SKILLS a way of solving a problem by thinking about it in a different and original way and not using traditional or expected methods LATERAL THINKING CRITICAL THINKING self-guided, self-disciplined thinking which attempts to reason at the highest level of quality in a fair-minded way.
TYPE OF THINKING SKILLS the ability to come up with unique, original solutions CREATIVE THINKING REFLECTIVE THINKING a form of critical thinking that reflects on experiences and learnings.
can break down complex problems into smaller components, identify patterns, and evaluate evidence objectively. rely on surfacelevel observations or personal biases rather than engaging in deep analysis and evaluation can identify potential solutions, consider their implications, and choose the most effective course of action based on logical reasoning. rely on quick fixes or superficial approaches without considering the underlying causes or potential longterm implications Open-mindedness actively seek out diverse viewpoints, challenge their own biases, and engage in thoughtful discussions to arrive at wellrounded conclusions. Closedmindedness cling to preconceived notions or prejudices and dismiss ideas that challenge existing beliefs can distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources, assess the credibility of evidence, and identify logical fallacies or biases that may influence judgment accept information at face value without questioning its validity or evaluating its source more susceptible to misinformation or manipulation consider the potential consequences of their choices, weigh the available evidence, and consider the longterm impact of decisions make impulsive decisions without thoroughly considering the available evidence or potential consequences rely on gut feelings or emotional reactions rather than logical reasoning. HIGH LOW Analysis Problemsolving Mindedness Evaluation of Information Decisionmaking CRITICAL THINKING
a graphical tool used to visually represent and organize information. It is a diagram that starts with a central idea or concept and branches out into related subtopics or categories often used for brainstorming, problem-solving, note-taking, planning, and organizing complex information. MIND MAP
allow to visually organize and explore ideas related to a particular topic or problem. allow to break down complex concepts or subjects into smaller, more manageable parts create a visual representation of key points, ideas, and their relationships. can identify the main problem or goal in the center of the map and branch out with potential solutions or approaches visually evaluate the potential outcomes and make more informed decisions JUSTIFICATION
As conclusion, it is compulsory for every student to master thinking skills. This is because thinking skill is needed in not just education and also daily life. Through school, teachers must apply all those type of thinking skill as an early expose for their students CONCLUSION
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REFERENCES Dominick, P. G. Jr. (2012). What is a Skill? In Journal Title (Vol. X, No. X, pp. X-X). Publisher. MasterClass. (2022). Reflective thinking: How to practice reflective thinking - 2023. MasterClass. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/reflectivethinking#:~:text=Leading%20Winning%20Teams-,What%20Is%20Reflective%20Thinking%3F,makin g%20and%20problem%2Dsolving%20processes. Kaplan, Z., & Kaplan → , Z. (2023, June 27). What is creative thinking? definition and examples. Forage. https://www.theforage.com/blog/skills/creativethinking#:~:text=Creative%20thinking%20is%20the%20ability,a%20wide%20variety%20of%20careers.
University of Exeter. (2019). What are thinking skills?. What are Thinking Skills? | Stanley Park Infants’ School. https://www.stanleyparkinfants.co.uk/what-are-thinkingskills/#:~:text=Thinking%20Skills%20are%20cognitive%20processes,plans%2C%20o rganising%20and%20creating%20information. REFERENCES Mayer, R. E. (2014). Cognitive theory of multimedia learning. In R. E. Mayer (Ed.), The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning (2nd ed., pp. 43-71). Cambridge University Press.