Definition: “Critical thinking is the ability to effectively use higher-order thinking skills to plan, teach, and reflect on instructional practice while integrating and applying theories of teaching, learning, and development.”
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” -Albert Einstein
Critical thinking is a vital aspect of students because this allows the students to make decisions by themselves and allows them to explore with the material they are learning. It is okay for students to struggle and do more research on the concepts they are learning. Students need to spend time using their previous knowledge to solve a problem rather then the teacher providing every answer to the students.
This video explores the concept of critical thinking, emphasizing its importance in problem-solving, decision-making, and intellectual development.
This is a presentation I made in my EDU 4029 (early literacy and literature class) during the Spring 2023 semester. We had to choose an illustrator and discuss their background. In addition, we had to explain the literary elements shown in their books and ways we could incorporate their books in our classroom.