Linda Elder’s writing and work on critical thinking provided to be hugely insightful for anyone interested in further exploring and understanding the concept. As human beings, we are inherently limited in our ability to understand and perceive the world partially due to our egocentric natures. We view the world through a subjective lens that’s tainted […]
In this article, the importance of critical thinking as an essential component of leadership is laid down along with the focus on integrity as the most important virtue to be existing in a leader. According to Cahalan (2017) Critical thinking is one of the 8 ways of knowing essentials to wise practice. Critical thinking is […]
I decided to source out an article about critical thinking that was written more specifically within the context of leadership. Although a bit dated, what stands out is the importance that is placed on critical thinking skills in achieving better… Continue Reading →
Daniel, I found it enjoyable to read how you integrated your personal experience as a pastor into your summary of this articles relevance. I also liked the progression your order of importance followed, from the importance of practice, to starting… Continue Reading →
Philosophy has always been something I found fascinating. I, therefore, took the time to read the work of one of the great scholars of our time. The great Aristotle. In the writings of The Nicomachean ethics of Aristotle, he puts forth the arguments fo…
#1 – The most important outcome of education is to develop critical thinking skills Critical thinking, according to Heft & Scharff (2017) is the ability to improve the quality of ones thinking by methodically evaluating and reconstructing it. “Critical thinking is self-directed, self-disciplined, self- monitored and self-corrective thinking ” (Heft & Scharff, 2017, p. 50). This … Continue reading Learning Activity 2
Norm, I really enjoyed reading about the three areas in which leaders in an organization (or business) can support and empower their employees to use critical thinking skills. The simplicity of the concepts of process, identity and time were easy… Continue Reading →
Hello Monica As we age, it seems that these “processes” of development throughout our lives often manifest in usual and familiar patterns. Your well-articulated post revealed a few important things relating to these patterns, especially as it relates to this “practical wisdom” you had mentioned. These stages of development seem to comfortably align with Psychologist Bruce …
Norm, I appreciated your blog on activity 3. In his post, Norm talks about the Gino and Staats article, Developing Employees Who Think for Themselves. He points out that the article focuses on three things employers can do to help employees use critical thinking: process, identity and time (Gino & Staats, 2015). I especially appreciated what was written […]
I chose the article by Cahalan (2017) on Integrative Knowing and Practical Wisdom because I studied theology in my undergrad and currently work in a ministry setting. This article was well written, insightful and I found myself tracing my steps of development as a minister through her descriptions. Cahalan starts off by illustrating two different […]