Online Class: Critical Thinking
no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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12Lessons
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12Exams &
Assignments -
1,660Students
have taken this course -
5Hours
average time -
0.5CEUs
Course Description
The human mind is built to think. Some of us do it better than others. Every one of us can learn how to think better. Critical thinking is thinking done with depth, clarity, logic, and precision. It attempts to connect patterns of information into patterns of thought, either to solve a problem, generate ideas, or come up with creative concepts. When thinking critically, viewpoints are examined, as well as the biases, data, and concepts driving the viewpoints.
Do we have to learn to think critically? Isn't it something we already learned in school from a young age?
Unfortunately, many of us do not think critically at the level we should. Isaac Asimov, the science fiction writer, reported on the understanding Americans have of scientific concepts. A telephone survey was conducted by the Public Opinion Laboratory at Northern Illinois University. Asimov states that the researchers conducting the survey found that more than one-fifth of over 2,000 American adults believed that the sun revolved around the earth. People spend their money on products that do not work. Companies make billions of dollars using advertising campaigns that promote products whose results are not indicated by science.
Traditionally, schoolwork involves more memorization than critical thinking. Assignments are based more on the ability to consolidate information, memorize it, and then write it out on an exam, without ever really teaching us, or testing us on our ability to logically think through information. Knowledge is important, but it is equally important, and perhaps more so, to be able to think critically, and to apply logic to the knowledge that we have. Being unable to do so is like having a well filled with water, but no way of getting that water out. The water stays stagnant, and is near useless, unless we tap into it. The same thing applies to knowledge and thought: We need knowledge, but without the tools to use it properly, it is nearly worthless. Hence, why we need to learn what critical thinking actually is, and how to do it.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking
- Lesson 1 Video
- Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
- Complete Assignment: An Introduction
- Assessment: Exam 1
Lesson 2: Types of Reasoning Skills
- Lesson 2 Video
- Assessment: Exam 2
Lesson 3: Clear Thinking, Critical Thinking, and Clear Writing
- Lesson 3 Video
Lesson 4: Persuasion
- Lesson 4 Video
- Assessment: Exam 4
Lesson 5: Types of Inductive Arguments
- Lesson 5 Video
- Assessment: Exam 5
Lesson 6: Types of Reasoning (moral, legal, aesthetic, etc.)
- Lesson 6 Video
- Assessment: Exam 6
Lesson 7: How to Inspire Critical Thinking in Teams and Organizations
- Lesson 7 Video
- Assessment: Exam 7
Lesson 8: Techniques for Sparking Ideas, Solving Problems
- Lesson 8 Video
- Assessment: Exam 8
Lesson 9: Defining Problems and Making Decisions
- Lesson 9 Video
- Assessment: Exam 9
Lesson 10: Using Teams to Think Critically and Problem Solve
- Lesson 10 Video
- Assessment: Exam 10
Lesson 11: Strategic Planning and Scenario Planning
- Lesson 11 Video
- Assessment: Exam 11
Lesson 12: Exploring Your Personal Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
- Lesson 12 Video
- Lesson discussions: How would you rate this course?; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
- Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define critical thinking is.
- Describe types of reasoning skills.
- Recognize clear thinking, critical thinking, and clear writing.
- Describe persuasion.
- Describe types of inductive arguments.
- Summarize how to inspire critical thinking in teams and organizations.
- Summarize techniques for sparking ideas, solving problems.
- Summarize defining problems and making decisions.
- Describe how to use teams to think critically and problem solve.
- Summarize strategic planning and scenario planning.
- Describe your personal critical and creative thinking skills.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Student Testimonials
- "The course caused me to think about the subject, realizing that critical thinking is a changing field, it seems, with various aspects of it applicable to different scenarios." -- Richard E.
- "This was very helpful and more challenging than I expected. Took me several months to complete because my job is demanding and this forced me to focus and retain - which is good. Thank you." -- Almira D.
- "Very helpful. I feel more confident approaching anything coming at me knowing that taking the time to do critical thinking is an important step before making any decision." -- Wendy L.
- "This course was great. Thank you for its development." -- Kolleen D.
- "Great course. Thank you." -- Jay M.
- "It was marvelous!" -- Cesar P.
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