CRITICAL THINKING
Fact vs. Opinion game (5 mins) Activity : Think of the following sentences and mark each one as a Fact or an Opinion. • University life is more stressful than high school. . ........................ • Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia. . ........................ • Studying abroad is better than studying at home. . ........................ • The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. . ........................ • Online classes are more effective than in–person classes. . ........................ • The human body needs water to survive. . ........................ • Watching football is a waste of time. . ........................
2.1 DEFINITION Critical thinking is the ability to analyze, assess, rea- son and evaluate information by following a system- atic and structured process.
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2.2 LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: • Define critical thinking competency. • Identify elements of critical thinking.
• Explore characteristics of critical thinking. • Indicate the extent to which they are critical thinkers.
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