I NEED HELP WITH GIVING EXAMPLES OF
MASTERING THINKING SKILLS.
http://www.google.com/search?q=thinking+skills&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA
First you must define what you mean by "thinking skills" and then you must decide on some that you believe are major. Then you'll be better able to respond to your question/assignment.
Use some of the links in the search results above to help you make some decisions.
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Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here are some interesting sites on "thinking skills:"
1. http://www.nwrel.org/scpd/sirs/6/cu11.html
2. http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/thinking/front_thinking.htm
3. http://www.adprima.com/thinkskl.htm (vocabulary and definitions)
To give examples of mastering thinking skills, you can start by understanding what thinking skills are and identifying some major ones. Here are some steps to help you:
1. Define thinking skills: Thinking skills refer to the cognitive processes and abilities that enable us to analyze, evaluate, and apply information in a thoughtful and critical manner. They involve problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, and logical reasoning.
2. Identify major thinking skills: Some major thinking skills include:
- Critical thinking: The ability to analyze and evaluate information objectively, identify biases, and make reasoned judgments.
- Creative thinking: The ability to generate and evaluate new ideas, think outside the box, and find innovative solutions to problems.
- Analytical thinking: The ability to break down complex information into smaller parts, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions.
- Problem-solving: The ability to identify problems, analyze their root causes, and develop effective solutions.
- Reflective thinking: The ability to think about one's own thinking process, assess strengths and weaknesses, and make improvements.
3. Give examples: Once you have identified the major thinking skills, you can give examples of how individuals can master these skills.
- For critical thinking: Provide examples of analyzing persuasive arguments or evaluating the credibility of sources.
- For creative thinking: Give examples of brainstorming sessions or innovative solutions to real-life problems.
- For analytical thinking: Illustrate how to break down complex data and identify trends or patterns.
- For problem-solving: Provide examples of using systematic approaches such as the scientific method or decision-making frameworks.
- For reflective thinking: Discuss examples of self-assessment or journaling to reflect on personal thinking processes and improvements.
Remember to provide specific examples and explain how each example demonstrates the mastery of a particular thinking skill.