Masterclass overview
What is critical thinking?
Good critical thinkers draw reasonable conclusions from information, based on effective analysis and synthesis to solve problems or make decisions. It involves the ability to gather and evaluation sources, such as data, facts, observations and research findings
Why are the practical applications of critical thinking important?
Demonstrating Critical thinking skills is expected by all employers. So you will discover your approach to reasoning and the complex thinking process of information review, reflection and analysis. You shall explore ways to use analytical thought systems and innovative thinking techniques.
What will you achieve at the end of this Masterclass?
In today’s world, many people experience information overload, bombarded with many different messages to believe ideas, purchase things, and lead a particular lifestyle. How do you know what to believe? How do you separate the truth from the myths?
The answer is critical reasoning skills.
The ability to gather, analyse and synthesise data means finding opportunities and getting ahead of market trends before anyone else. This gives you a valuable edge. You shall explore various methodologies, understand how to ask the right questions, make connections and avoid bias in your thinking. You will use practical tools to clearly construct and present arguments in a logical, compelling way.
How will you measure success?
- Define critical reasoning and it role alongside other higher order thinking skills.
- Identify your critical reasoning approaches.
- Understand how to recognise, build and appraise arguments and ideas.
- Learn to detect inconsistencies in reasoning and arguments.
- Use tools to approach issues in a consistent and systematic manner.
- Improve questioning skills and apply to the rational thinking process.
- Determine the importance and relevance of arguments and ideas.
- Reflect on the justification of your beliefs and values to facilitate openness and diminish bias.
Who benefits from this Masterclass?
We designed this masterclass for anyone keen on improving their higher order thinking skills. You may be a school-leaver, apprentice, student, graduate, in a job or looking for a job that would advance from enhanced critical thinking skills or an entrepreneur who wishes to reply critical thinking kill to start-up development.
How will you manage your motivation?
You study at your convenience at your own pace. As you move through the class lessons, be inspired to complete each lesson by monitoring the progress tracker to oversee your class achievement.
Your e-workbook includes all assignments, information, instructions, tasks and further reading contained in one place. Plus with each lesson being a video, you get to study in an easy and consistent manner. Complete your study of the class material to obtain your certificate.
You decide on the best learning approach which works for you. Select from On-Demand or Live Tutor.
