どう思いますか? 思考を刺激する質問が批判的思考力につながります (7～11 歳)

People who do not have good critical thinking skills are more at risk of being manipulated, deceived, or mindlessly led to conclusions someone else wants them to have.  The format if the class is simple, thought-provoking questions will be asked and students will be given the opportunity to respond.  Thought-provoking questions can inspire, fascinate and entertain.  More importantly, thought-provoking questions lead to critical-thinking skills which offer many benefits including: 
     Reasoning skills
     Analytical thinking
     Evaluative skills
     Logical thinking
     Open-mindedness
     Decision-making
     Fosters independence
This class will encourage self-reflection, enhance language and creativity, and encourage curiosity.  Examples of thought-provoking questions are:

Self-Reflection 
     What is your most valuable possession and what is its value to you!
     What is your very first memory?
     What is worse, failing or never trying, what would you like to try if you were not afraid of failing?

  Fun
     What do you look forward to most each day?
     How would you spend $100?
     If you had to see the world in one color what would it be and why?
     What is the worst food you ever tasted, describe the taste!
     
 Interesting
     Is it ever right to do the wrong thing?
     Can there be happiness without sadness?
     Is honesty always the best policy, why or why not?
     What is the difference between living and existing?

  Social/World
     How would you change the world?
     What would be important enough to go to war over?
     If you could make a law that everyone had to follow, what would it be?

No prior knowledge or experience is required for this class.  Towards the end of each class will be some Would You Rather questions which require thinking skills, making a choice and fun!  There will be many opportunities for interaction and discussion.  
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