Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Whilst we hope all our students can develop this skill over time, it is now becoming more apparent that the need to educate our children as early as possible on these principles could have a profound impact on their lives as well as society in general.
Inquiry based learning
Students enjoy a student centered, engaging approach to the discovery and exploration of this skill.
Cross curricular
Each lesson has cross curricular links as well as links to national objectives/standards allowing for seamless integration into your daily curriculum.
Multiple lessons
This skill comes with a fully stacked resource pack including detailed plans, flipcharts, resources, useful links and feedback tools.
Training
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What will children learn?
In this skill, students focus on the basics of critical thinking in a fun and engaging way. Here the students learn the scientific method to analyze information in order to make rational decisions.
They learn about the importance of:
- evaluating claims through thinking filters,
- testing hypotheses,
- the impact of bias on our decision making.
Quite frankly, these lessons have never been more important for our future generations.
Cross curricular links
Science Link
KS1 Programme of study
Asking simple questions, observing closely, performing simple tests and answer questions using their observations.
KS2 Programme of study
Asking relevant questions, making systematic and careful observations and planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions.
Free Growth Mindset Resource
Teaching resources that include:
- differentiated lesson plan with flip chart
- planned activities
- assembly flip chart
- display banner
- 21 Skills poster
“Thinking is skilled work. It is not true that we are naturally endowed with the ability to think clearly and logically—without learning how and without practicing.”
Alfred Mander
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