A correct judgment about many important things is impossible without involving critical thinking. With its help, one can judge unbiased about the phenomena and realities of the surrounding life in order to see them in true light. But the existing stereotypes and the constant imposition of other people's points of view do not at all contribute to the development of critical thinking. You will have to master this valuable skill yourself.
What does critical thinking mean?
By definition, critical thinking is a way to see the truth in its most objective form. This is a purposeful, corrective, productive process that allows not only to soberly assess the object, phenomenon, event, person, but also see its further development , that is, draw the appropriate conclusions, make some decision.
Psychology of critical thinking
The inherent features of critical thinking are the ability to analyze synthesize, relying on the amount of information coming from outside, and on one's own intellectual potential. A person with the skills of critical thinking can easily manage the correct formulation of the problem, giving impetus to its solution. He is able to interpret abstract ideas and project them onto the surrounding realities. A thinking person gets an opportunity to communicate effectively with other people: if he does not understand something himself, he is able to ask for help so that it turns out to be really effective.
How to develop critical thinking?
The technology of development of critical thinking includes many components. The germs of necessary knowledge we get in school, but this, of course, is not enough. Critical thinking should be developed and improved at any age. The methodology includes such elements as a challenge to oneself, overcoming difficulties - the practical component, the search for a solution, the conclusions - the comprehension of the result.
For the development of critical thinking, the following techniques can be used:
- daily introspection - understanding of the events of the day;
- action from the opposite - thinking about "what would have happened if I had done it differently";
- many why - the constant formulation of this issue in order to identify the true background of the phenomenon;
- the problem of the day-sets itself a small task or purpose daily to solve it by evening;
- keeping a diary of introspection;
- regular setting of creative and creative tasks.