Critical Thinking

Understand the links between ideas.

Identify inconsistencies and errors in reasoning.

Recognize, build and appraise arguments.

Approach problems in a consistent and systematic way.

Determine the importance and relevance of arguments and ideas.

Reflect on the justification of their own assumptions, beliefs and values.

Identify the different arguments there are in relation to a particular issue

Evaluate a point of view to determine how strong or valid it is

Recognize any weaknesses or negative points that there are in the evidence or argument

Provide structured reasoning and support for an argument that we wish to make

Notice what implications there might be behind a statement or argument

Think about a topic or issue in an objective and critical way

Lack of feedback and communication

Poor peer interaction

Shortage of creating different work scenarios

Lack of creating spaces for the exchange of ideas and practices

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E-module II. Problem Solving Skills

Step 1: All students receive a pen and one paper. On each paper is written one problematic situation and one superpower. Step 2: Every student chooses three objects in the room that can help him in resolving the situation. Step 3: Every student creates one story to solve the problem. Step 4: Create a group and repeat the same exercise, but this time all the problematic situations have to be solved with the help of the entire team. Step 5: Read in front of all groups the stories you have created. Step 6: Analyse the differences between the stories solved by the entire group and the singular one. Step 7: Express and share your thoughts and suggestions.

Step 1: Divide all students in different groups. Step 2: Each group decide one country on which they have to focus. Step 3: All groups start to think and find stereotypes about the chosen country. The all stereotypes have to be written or drawn on a paper. Step 4: All groups expose the work they have done. Step 5: All together speak about the essence of stereotypes, trying to focus on our own criticism. Step 6: Debriefing, pointing out the final ideas about the exercise.