Course Details
Critical Thinking (Grade 6-8)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Miscellaneous
- State Course Code
- 22003
- Length
- One Semester
- Total Hours
- 90
This course empowers students to develop and refine their critical thinking skills through engaging adventures and problem-solving activities. Students will enhance their ability to observe, analyze, and make informed decisions, applying these competencies both inside and outside the classroom. Building upon foundational skills, the curriculum delves deeper into logical reasoning, evaluation, and analysis. Students will explore deductive and inductive reasoning, identify logical fallacies, and strengthen both verbal and nonverbal communication. With a focus on debate components and etiquette, this course equips students to navigate complex decisions and challenges with confidence during their formative years.
Learning Goals
Students will:
- Develop the ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate information from diverse sources.
- Enhance logical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Identify and avoid logical fallacies to strengthen critical analysis.
- Improve verbal and nonverbal communication for effective expression and reasoning.
- Cultivate strong debate and argumentation skills with proper etiquette.
- Apply critical thinking across various domains, including education, personal development, social interactions, and community involvement.
- Foster clarity, accuracy, relevance, and logical reasoning in thought processes.
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