Critical Thinking Mastery

Learn critical thinking skills

What you'll learn

Employ creative problem solving to develop innovative solutions

Employ creative problem solving to develop innovative solutions.

Recognize and identify logical fallacies

Construct and evaluate powerful arguments

Requirements

Many critical thinking mastery courses do not require any specific prerequisites and can be taken by anyone who is interested in improving their critical thinking skills. Generally, students should have a basic understanding of the concepts of critical thinking, but it is not necessary to have any prior knowledge or experience in the subject matter.

Description

Critical Thinking Mastery Course is a comprehensive course designed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to think critically and solve problems effectively. By understanding the fundamentals of critical thinking, students learn to analyze situations, identify potential solutions, evaluate potential solutions, and make decisions based on sound logic and evidence. The course covers a range of topics, including how to recognize assumptions, identify and assess evidence, identify and evaluate arguments, and apply critical thinking to research and decision-making. The course starts by introducing the basic concepts of critical thinking, such as distinguishing between facts and opinions, recognizing logical fallacies, and understanding the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning. Students then learn to identify and evaluate evidence, recognize and assess arguments and assumptions, and assess the strength of claims. Students then learn to apply critical thinking skills to research and decision-making. Finally, the course covers problem-solving and decision-making models, such as the 5-step problem-solving model, and the decision matrix. Throughout the course, students have the opportunity to practice their critical thinking skills, and develop their ability to recognize and evaluate evidence, assess arguments, and make decisions based on sound logic and evidence. The course also covers practical tips and strategies to help students develop their critical thinking skills and apply them to real-life situations. At the end of the course, students will be able to think critically, identify and evaluate evidence, recognize and assess arguments and assumptions, and apply critical thinking to research and decision-making. They will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to effectively solve problems and make sound decisions.

Overview

Section 1: Welcome to this course!

Lecture 1 Introduction to the course

Section 2: Introduction to Critical Thinking Mastery

Lecture 2 What is critical thinking?

Lecture 3 Components of critical thinking

Lecture 4 Benefits of critical thinking in everyday life

Section 3: Identifying and Evaluating Arguments

Lecture 5 Constitution of an argument

Lecture 6 Evaluating the validity and reliability of an argument

Lecture 7 Contextual evaluation of arguments

Section 4: Using Logical Fallacies

Lecture 8 What are logical fallacies?

Lecture 9 Recognizing logical fallacies in arguments

Lecture 10 Spotting and refuting logical fallacies

Section 5: Understanding Cognitive Biases

Lecture 11 What are cognitive biases?

Lecture 12 How cognitive biases can lead to poor decision-making

Lecture 13 Avoiding common cognitive biases

Section 6: Analysing Complex Problems

Lecture 14 Breaking down complex problems

Lecture 15 Analyzing complex problems using critical thinking techniques

Section 7: Creative Problem Solving

Lecture 16 Using creative problem-solving skills to arrive at innovative solutions

Lecture 17 Creative thinking for effective problem solving

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in improving their critical thinking skills. It is suitable for students, professionals, and individuals who want to develop their ability to think more clearly, objectively, and effectively. It is also suitable for those who want to gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of critical thinking and learn how to apply those principles in their everyday lives.