Paul and Elder Critical Thinking Model
Posted by Sherri Saines in Uncategorized, tags: citical thinking, evaluation criteria, intellectual standardsDr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder promote clear and concise models of the process of critical thinking. Their main point is that critical thinking is a skill that can be – and must be — taught. They believe that a thinking citizenry would change the world, and I have to agree.
Their outline of Intellectual Traits, the Elements of Thought, and universal Intellectual Standards are enough to begin. Yes, there are universal intellectual standards for “truth.” Learning them will help you in every endeavor.
Here is the mission statement for their organization:
“The Center for Critical Thinking and Moral Critique and the Foundation For Critical Thinking, two sister educational non-profit organizations, work closely together to promote essential change in education and society through the cultivation of fair-minded critical thinking.”
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