Print Read through the following statements/questions. You should be able to answer all of these after reading through the content on this page. I suggest writing or typing out your answers, but if nothing else, say them out loud to yourself. How many times have you been asked to "think critically" about an issue? Have you ever stopped to think what that really means? I think most of us innately understand what it entails, but it is difficult to put into words. I must
admit that I am guilty of asking that of students without clearly outlining what I expect, but that ends today for this course! Please take a minute or two to fill out the poll below before continuing. Suggested ReadingWhat better source to look to for critical thinking advice than the Foundation for Critical Thinking? This is hands-down the best summary of critical thinking that I have seen. You are welcome to read the follwing, but I summize the key points below.
There is a lot to unpack here. Let's take a look at it again, with key elements indicated in bold. It is all important, really, but a few things stand out. I have numbered the paragraphs to assist in the analysis below. Critical Thinking as Defined by the National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking, 1987 Let's look at these paragraphs one at a time:
They also provide a good approach to critical thinking: A well cultivated critical thinker: This is all very good advice when reading through the material in this course. I am asking you to apply these principles as much as possible. Keep an open mind, and try to analyze information using evidence, logic, reason, and with an eye on alternative viewpoints. Try to recognize the limitations of your knowledge, and attempt to be self-critical with regards to biases and limited worldviews that you have. Embrace discussion with others, and try to approach discussions with the intent of learning from each other to come to a reasonable conclusion, not to convince the other person that you are correct. This is particularly important because some of the material that follows is considered controversial in some circles, largely because it does not fit with certain worldviews and social/political modes of thinking. Please do your best to look at things as objectively as possible. To be clear, I do not claim to know all of the answers and recognize that I have limitations in knowledge. The ideas presented in this course are based on reliable evidence, but many of the issues are not clear-cut and are thus open to substantive discussion. As noted in the Orientation, respectful dialogue is encouraged, and often the best way to learn is to discuss things with someone that does not agree with you. I hope that we can have good, substantive discussions throughout this course. One last thing and this probably goes without saying but I'll say it anyway: critical thinking should be "systematically cultivated," as stated in the reading, and applied constantly. It is useful for every human endeavor, and certainly, can and should be applied beyond this course. Optional (But Strongly Suggested)Now that you have completed the content, I suggest going through the Learning Objectives Self-Check list at the top of the page. What is the term used in the communication model for things sounds of motion that distract?What is the term used in the communication model for those things (sounds or motion) that distract? authoritarian.
What is the harshest form of leadership?Autocratic leadership: This is one of the strictest types. Autocratic leaders tend to have complete control over the decision-making process.
What is the name of the theory that is exemplified by leaders who inspire and motivate a group of people and create a vision of the future?Transformational leadership is among the more recent leadership theories. It focuses on a leader's ability to inspire followers and it does so by focusing on a vision that can change the structures around the organization. Its objective is clear when you simply look at the word the theory is built around: transform.
When discussing leadership traits confidence is which of the following?When discussing leadership traits, "confidence" is which of the following? Good communication between a team leader and the team members is essential to the performing of a team. Correct!
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