PrintEvery professor tells you they want you to think critically. Most of them don’t tell you how to do that. This lesson will teach you to how to use higher order and critical thinking skills.
Military analyst gathers motorist's vaccination data during government's pandemic response.
Credit: Army Capt. Daniel Parker. Vaccination Appointment. Defense.gov. (Public Domain).
What do you think?
How might geospatial analysts or various other types of professionals utilize critical thinking skills in the field? Why is this subject prominently placed at the beginning of this course?
Lesson Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define the six elements in Bloom’s Taxonomy, the terms “Higher Order Thinking,” and “Critical Thinking;”
- Explain Facione’s six cognitive skills and the seven affective dispositions toward critical thinking;
- Explain the terms “Higher Order Thinking” and “Critical Thinking;"
- Explain why critical thinking is an essential skill for a citizen in a democratic United States.
Questions?
If you have any questions now or at any point during this week, please feel free to post them to the GEOG 882 - General Discussion Forum in Canvas.