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Critical Thinking Foundations COL 101 and COL 151
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Curricular Goals
Lesson Four Objective To introduce the
standards for thinking and apply to
communication Standards for thinking Begin
analysis of articles Lesson Five Objective To
apply the elements and standards of thinking in
written communication Writing substantively based
on reading Lesson Six Objective To introduce
the concept intellectual traits and
standards Fair-mindedness Emotional
thinking Lesson Seven Objective To introduce
the art of questioning Learn to ask
questions Practice asking questions Lesson
Eight Objective To pull all the elements
together How do thinkers learn Reformulate
analysis of articles Lesson Nine Objective To
produce a quality example of critical
reasoning Major writing assignment
Understand the process and vocabulary of the
critical thinking process. Upon completion of
the course the student should be able to a.
formulate clear and precise questions over
identified problems b. gather, assess and
interpret relevant information c. test
conclusions against relevant criteria and
standards d. consider and analyze alternative
theories and position e. communicate,
orally and in writing, effectively to
determine solutions
to complex problems
Sample Timeline
Lesson One Objective To introduce the concept
of critical thinking Introduction to Critical
Thinking Define the concepts Differentiate
between thinking, feeling, wanting Intellectual
and Emotional Thinking Lesson Two Objective To
introduce the elements of critical thinking, to
have the students produce writing that defines
and illustrates critical thinking The Elements of
Thought/reasoning Lesson Three Objective To
refine the students interpretation of the
elements of thought Practice and discuss the
elements

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Diane Atkinson Gorcyca, Director, COL 101 COL
151