Tutorial 1:

Question 1

What is the Otago HEDC definition of critical thinking?

Answer 1

“The process of reasonable, reflective thinking that is
focused on deciding what to believe or do, and that is aware of weaknesses in certain models and requires a degree of distance from the problem to appreciate its complexity in full.”

Question 2

What are the levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (from bottom to top)?

Answer 2

RUAAEC (Remember, Ultimately, All Alcohol Ends Careers)

Remember – Recall facts and basic concepts.
Understand – Explain ideas or concepts.
Apply – Use information in new situations.
Analyze – Draw connections among ideas.
Evaluate – Justify a decision or viewpoint.
Create – Produce original work or ideas.

THIS ORDER IS FROM BOTTOM TO TOP

Question 3

What are the three keys to Critical thinking?

Answer 3

Recognise assumptions

Evaluate arguments

Draw conclusions