Critical Thinking with Loreto College

Year 10 students took part in a critical thinking taster session led by tutors and student ambassadors from Loreto College earlier this term. The students were presented with different thoughtprovoking statements and scenarios to discuss within their groups and they then shared their views with everyone. Topics ranged from how trustworthy different news sources can be, from the BBC to twitter (being a celebrity does not necessarily make you an expert!), to whether we can even be certain of our knowledge. Students learnt that studying Theology, Philosophy and

Ethics develops critical thinking skills and shows us how to question the world around us. It also enables us to discuss important issues, helps us to become persuasive in arguments and promotes tolerance of other ideas. A student from Loreto spoke to the students about his experience of the course and how it will help in his future career of medicine. Pupils enjoyed the lively sense of discourse and debate, and several pupils spoke to Loreto’s speakers and shared an interest in pursuing further study in Theology and Philosophy in the future.