Critical Thinking and Analytical Decision-Making – CivicExcellence

Critical Thinking and Analytical Decision-Making

In today’s society, many people experience information overload. We are bombarded with messages to believe various ideas, purchase things, support causes, and lead our lifestyle in a particular way. How do you know what to believe? How do you separate the truth from the myths?

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Course Introduction 2 Lessons | 3 Exercises

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Course Overview and Objectives

Pre-Course Personal Action Plan

Set Up Your Profile & Join the Forums

Pre-Course Assessment

Understanding Critical Thinking 5 Lessons | 1 Exercise

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What is Critical Thinking?

Common Critical Thinking Styles

Handout: Glossary

Characteristics of a Critical Thinker

Where Do Other Types of Thinking Fit In?

Pitfalls to Reasoned Decision Making

The Critical Thinking Process 4 Lessons | 4 Exercises

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Handout: The Critical Thinking Model

The Standards of Critical Thinking

Identifying the Issues and Arguments

Case Study: Identifying the Issues

Case Study: Identifying Arguments

Case Study: Clarifying the Issues and Arguments

Establishing Context

Case Study: Changing Cafeteria Offerings

A Critical Thinker’s Skill Set 3 Lessons | 1 Exercise

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Asking Questions

Probing Techniques

Pushing My Buttons

Active Listening Skills

Creating Explanations 2 Lessons | 2 Exercises

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Defining Explanations

Explanations and Arguments

Steps to Building an Explanation

Case Study: Building an Explanation

Dealing with Assumptions 1 Lesson | 1 Exercise

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The Pros and Cons of Assumptions

Critical and Creative Thought Systems 4 Lessons | 2 Exercises

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Techniques for Thinking Creatively

Handout: Techniques for Thinking Creatively

Creative Thinking

DeBono’s Thinking Hats

Presenting and Communicating Your Ideas to Others

Pre-Assignment Preparation

Course Summary 3 Exercises

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Post-Course Assessment

Post-Course Personal Action Plan

Post-Training Feedback Survey

Resources 2 Lessons

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Recommended Reading List

Quick Reference Guide

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23 Lessons
17 Exercises
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