Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is essential for any form of achievement, including your profession and beyond. Simply said, critical thinking is the process of questioning something in order to reach a decision or conclusion. It fosters reflective and independent thinking to help us navigate the hundreds of decisions we make each week. Having these skills gives you the best opportunity of making an informed choice. Everything and anything may be questioned using critical thinking.
INR 199 / USD 10
- 2 weeks
- 7–10 hours per week
Module 1
- Understanding Critical Thinking
- Defining Critical Thinking
- Importance of a Critical Approach
- When to Think Critically
- The Role of Logic
- Applying Reason
- Knowledge Check
Module 2
- The Critical Thinking Process
- Observation
- Analysis
- Inference
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Knowledge Check
Module 3
- The Benefits
- Increases Happiness
- Better Decision Making
- Improved Communication
- Develop the Power of Persuasion
- Fosters Team Building
- Knowledge Check
Module 4
- Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Discipline
- Curiosity
- Creativity
- Humility
- Knowledge Check
Module 5
- Improving Your Skills (I)
- Practice Active Listening
- Ask Questions
- Break Down the Problems
- Be Mindful of Emotions
- Think For Yourself
- Knowledge Check
Module 6
- Improving Your Skills (II)
- Visual Mapping
- Keep an Open Mind
- Get Involved
- Participate in Games
- Improving Sleep Quality
- Knowledge Check
Module 7
- Evaluating the Information
- Avoid Assumptions
- Watch Out for the Bias
- Consider Clarifying Questions
- SWOT Analysis
- Review All Possibilities
- Knowledge Check
Module 8
- The Barriers
- Time and Pressure
- Insufficient Knowledge
- Close-Minded
- Drone Mentality
- Groupthink Mentality
- Knowledge Check
Module 9
- Changing Your Perspective
- Alter Your Point of View
- Be Objective
- Thinking in Reverse
- Consider the Consequences
- Identify Inconsistencies
- Knowledge Check
Module 10
- Putting It All Together
- Stages of Development
- Think About Your Thinking
- Reflect and Learn From Mistakes
- Remember Your Goals
- Think, But Don’t Overthink
- Knowledge Check
Assessment
- Post-Test