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45 minutos horas presencialesExperiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 8 - 11
We are going to explore what is meant by the concept of "critical thinking," looking especially at ways in which poor critical thinking affects our behavior. We will distinguish between 'external' and 'internal' critical thinking. External critical thinking is the ability to apply critical thinking skills to assertions and arguments of others. Internal critical thinking is "thinking about your thinking, while you're thinking, in order to improve your thinking." It is this aspect that the class will focus on. In other words, we will be looking at ways that we as individuals might be wrong, without realizing it, due to common mistakes that human beings tend to make. This is the heart of the class and it borrows significantly from the fields of psychology, philosophy, statistics, and economics/business, and more generally, the scientific method. In this section we will learn about concepts such as confirmation bias, the Dunning Kruger effect, logical fallacies, and risk management. We will then examine how a deficit of critical thinking has created a "vicious cycle" and helped lead to our current political environment. Confirmation bias, negative partisanship, echo chambers, and social media interact in a way that enhances the need for stronger critical thinking skills. We will end with ways individuals can work on their own critical thinking, as well as ways to collectively improve critical thinking as a society. Learners who enjoyed this one-time lesson can consider enrolling in the 12-week version of this course.
Metas de aprendizaje
Students will learn what is meant by "critical thinking." They will learn about "internal" vs. "external" critical thinking. Students will learn about concepts such as echo chambers, logical fallacies, and confirmation bias, and how they apply to contemporary politics.
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Orientación para padres
We will be discussing politics, which is by definition contentious. I do have extensive experience navigating political discussions in a respectful manner but we will also be frankly examining contemporary politics. I will not, however, be taking sides or determining who is right or wrong on any particular topic. This course is therefore entirely non-partisan. Students are expected to be respectful of their fellow learners at all times, even when they disagree strongly. Students should avoid inflammatory language as well as personal comments. I will remind students every class. I will step in immediately if any discussion becomes disrespectful or confrontational and will, as needed, mute microphones or remove students.
The focus of the class will be on how to make ourselves -- as individuals -- better critical thinkers by learning to recognize and avoid many of the pitfalls that can lead us as humans to make mistakes. We do this via an interdisciplinary approach that utilizes logic (from philosophy), risk management (business and economics), human psychology, and the scientific method generally.
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Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
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Clase única en vivo
15 US$
por claseSe reúne una vez
45 min
Completado por 38 alumnos
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 13-17
3-18 alumnos por clase
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