Stages of thinking
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Stages of Critical Thinking
Complete the matrix by identifying the six stages of critical thinking, describing how to move from each stage to the next, and listing obstacles you may face as you move to the next stage of critical thinking.
Stages of Critical Thinking
How to Move to the Next Stage
Obstacles to Moving to the Next Stage
EXAMPLE:
The Unreflective Thinker
Examine my thinking to identify problems that affect my thinking.
Deceiving myself about the effectiveness of my thinking
The Challenged Thinker
Thinkers move to the “challenged” stage when they become initially aware of the determining role that thinking is playing in their lives, and of the fact that problems in their thinking are causing them serious and significant problems.
Accepting that my own thinking is real and a significant problem in life.
The Beginning Thinker
Those who move to the beginning thinker stage are actively taking up the challenge to begin to take explicit command of their thinking across multiple domains of their lives. Thinkers at this stage recognize that they have basic problems in their thinking and make initial attempts to better understand how they can take charge of and improve it.
If values don’t begin to shift. If we don’t explore the foundation of my thinking and discover how I have come to think and believe as we do. Consider goals in a little more detail. Reflect now on some of the major influences that shaped your thinking.
The Practicing Thinker
Thinkers at this stage have a sense of the habits they need to develop to take charge of their thinking. They not only recognize that problems exist in their thinking, but they also recognize the need to attack these problems globally and systematically
Does not establish habits of regular practice. Being discouraged by the strain and awkwardness of early attempts to perform well.
The Advanced Thinker
Established good habits of thought which are “paying off.
Stages of Critical Thinking
Complete the matrix by identifying the six stages of critical thinking, describing how to move from each stage to the next, and listing obstacles you may face as you move to the next stage of critical thinking.
Stages of Critical Thinking
How to Move to the Next Stage
Obstacles to Moving to the Next Stage
EXAMPLE:
The Unreflective Thinker
Examine my thinking to identify problems that affect my thinking.
Deceiving myself about the effectiveness of my thinking
The Challenged Thinker
Thinkers move to the “challenged” stage when they become initially aware of the determining role that thinking is playing in their lives, and of the fact that problems in their thinking are causing them serious and significant problems.
Accepting that my own thinking is real and a significant problem in life.
The Beginning Thinker
Those who move to the beginning thinker stage are actively taking up the challenge to begin to take explicit command of their thinking across multiple domains of their lives. Thinkers at this stage recognize that they have basic problems in their thinking and make initial attempts to better understand how they can take charge of and improve it.
If values don’t begin to shift. If we don’t explore the foundation of my thinking and discover how I have come to think and believe as we do. Consider goals in a little more detail. Reflect now on some of the major influences that shaped your thinking.
The Practicing Thinker
Thinkers at this stage have a sense of the habits they need to develop to take charge of their thinking. They not only recognize that problems exist in their thinking, but they also recognize the need to attack these problems globally and systematically
Does not establish habits of regular practice. Being discouraged by the strain and awkwardness of early attempts to perform well.
The Advanced Thinker
Established good habits of thought which are “paying off.