Critical thinking is a set of skills and habits of mind, including the ability to define a problem, identify assumptions, analyze ideas, and reason critically, and then systematically list different possible causes, create plausible solutions, or evaluate its correctness using logical reasoning. It also includes the ability to make creative connections between ideas from different disciplines.

Please note: This is for ESL Beginner A1+ Learners. If your learner is more advanced, please try this class on Helen and Friends: https://outschool.com/classes/lets-get-thinking-research-skills-12-16-years-vUQSMYW5?usid=MOFYujvR&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

In this course, we will use our thinking hats to look at different scenarios in different ways. We will use a variety of teaching methods such as questioning to think outside the box. Each week has a different focus and aims to engage learners through discussion.

Week of 18/3/24 - Choosing a Topic
Week of 25/3/24 - Identifying Reliable Sources
Week of 1/4/24 - Using Keywords
Week of 8/4/24 - Evaluating Information
Week of 15/4/24 - Taking Notes 
Week of 22/4/24 - Organizing Information 
Week of 29/4/24 - Creating Source Citations
Week of 6/5/24 - Using Reference Materials
Week of 13/5/24 - Searching Techniques
Week of 20/5/24 - Interviewing Skills
Week of 27/5/24 - Understanding Plagiarism
Week of 3/6/24 - Creating Research Questions
Week of 10/6/24 - Analyzing Data
Week of 17/6/24 - Peer Review
Week of 24/6/24 - Using Technology Tools
Week of 1/7/24 - Ethical Research Practices:
Week of 8/7/24 - Presenting Findings
Week of 15/7/24 - Reflecting on the Process
Week of 22/7/24 - Seeking Help

Further classes will be added.

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!