Class, like Michael mentioned, one thing that I hope for myself is that I am always able to engage in this process of lifelong learning. As you continue forward, you will continue to develop these and other critical thinking skills. I think critical thinking skills take time to develop. As with anything, the more time we spend practicing the better we become! The THINK Watson website presents a discussion about strategic thinking. URL - https://www.thinkwatson.com/resources/critical-and-strategic-thinking
They present a three level system of strategic thinking that starts with self-awareness. At the top of the system, we are creating! Within this hierarchy, we must first master level one. Within the first level is critical thinking and being open minded. Here there is an assumption that these critical thinking and research skills are already developed. As we may still be developing our critical thinking skills, we might not be able to jump in and apply these skills. In looking at this system, I was thinking we need a Level 0 that would help us to get to the process of critical thinking and being open to new ideas.
If you were creating a Level 0, what strategies would you include? How would this help you to get to Level One?