Critical Thinking and Establishing Expectations

Vocabulary flashcards covering critical thinking components, common thinking errors, and establishing expectations.

Purpose (Critical Thinking)

The objective of one's thinking.

Question at Issue

Determining if the right question is being asked.

Points of View

Considering one's viewpoint and how it might differ from other perspectives.

Information, Data, and Evidence

Assessing the accuracy, fairness, and clarity of information, and seeking alternate sources.

Concepts and Ideas

Identifying the theories, axioms, and principles being relied upon.

Assumptions

Recognizing the beliefs and values that influence thinking.

Implications and Consequences

Evaluating the potential outcomes and their impact on various entities.

Inferences

Identifying unstated inferences and assessing their validity.

System 1 Thinking

Fast, instinctive, emotional, and unconscious thinking that utilizes pattern recognition.

System 2 Thinking

Slow, deliberate, logical, and conscious thinking that discerns new patterns.

Halo Effect

Interpreting a single trait or event to define an entire person or situation.

Belief Perseverance

The tendency for beliefs to shape interactions, reflecting individual biases.

Deflection

Steering a conversation away from its initial intent.

Establishing Expectations

The continuous process to identify objectives/goals, provide a roadmap, linkage to standards and unit mission.

Track Activities

Outline the steps of the task