Critical Thinking & Classroom Expectations

Vocabulary flashcards covering the lecture's key terms about critical thinking, learning levels, attitude, and classroom expectations.

Critical Thinking

The disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and evaluating information to guide belief and action.

Knowledge

The foundational level of learning involving recall of facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.

Comprehension

The ability to grasp, interpret, and explain the meaning of information; the main focus during the first two quarters.

Application

Using learned material in new and concrete situations; emphasis increases by the third quarter.

Analysis

Breaking information into parts to explore relationships and patterns; paired with application for deeper critical-thinking tasks.

Attitude (in Critical Thinking)

The mindset each individual brings that can determine whether a problem is recognized, missed, or ignored.

Extenuating Circumstances

Unusual, unavoidable events that justify exceptions—e.g., a chronic traffic jam on I-75 does NOT qualify.

Classroom Etiquette

Expected behaviors that promote respect and effective learning, such as punctuality and participation.

Dress Code

Guidelines on appropriate attire, which the class has reportedly followed well.

Student Anxiety

Pre-class nervousness about logistics, instructor personalities, and personal success.