By: gfesadmin on September 13, 2012
The concept of “intellectual empathy,” when critically thinking about critical thinking, intrigues me. Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder, in The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts and Tools under “Essential Intellectual Traits,” state “Having a consciousness of the need to imaginatively put oneself in the place of others in order to genuinely understand…
By: gfesadmin on September 13, 2012
Thinking deeply is one of the reasons I am taking a doctorate in ministry. It is in questioning much of what it means to lead in a church that energizes me for leadership. Paul and Elder state, “Critical thinking is the art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to improvement”. Improving the very process…
By: gfesadmin on September 13, 2012
The Ferris Wheel It was the last full week of summer vacation and my family was looking for one more big adventure. So I packed the car, and off we went for a day of fun an thrills at a central Pennsylvania amusement park. Now, none of us had ever been to this park, so…
By: gfesadmin on September 13, 2012
In the final comments on critical thinking, Paul and Elder make a powerful assessment. In the final paragraph on page 4, they postulate that, “Critical thinking is, in short, self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. It requires rigorous standards of excellence and mindful command of their use.” Although what they have put forth in this…
By: gfesadmin on September 13, 2012
“….critical thinkers are clear as to the purpose at hand and the question at issue. They question information, conclusions and points of view. The strive to be clear, accurate, precise, and relevant. They seek to think beneath the surface, to be logical and fair.” Richard Paul and Linda Elder…
By: gfesadmin on September 12, 2012
The western world has a high regard for Indian students on account of their ability to excel in certain areas of education. India has always been known for strong culture of learning. However, the Indian method of learning is truly a mixed bag. It is quite interesting to trace the historical process to this present…
By: gfesadmin on September 12, 2012
I have not read other books which purpose to present the reader with information used to build a good critical thinking process. Therefore, I cannot honestly evaluate the book’s quality with reference to other works on the same subject. However, the book does seem to cover quite a breath of aspects that do impact the…
By: gfesadmin on September 12, 2012
Remembering the dminlgp Seoul Advance in pictures. For more of my photos, see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorenkerns/sets/72157631152404018/
By: gfesadmin on September 12, 2012
Haiku Deck is free and on the iPad. It’s so easy to use to make high quality and high impact presentations. I love it.
By: gfesadmin on September 12, 2012
I enjoyed reading, The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools by Richard Paul and Linda Elder. As I read through their book, three main thoughts came to me. First, the authors pair ‘Universal Intellectual Standards’ with ‘Intellectual Traits or Virtues.’ I’m not sure which is more difficult to acquire, but the later is…
By: gfesadmin on September 12, 2012
“God is in control.” This is a phrase I often hear within the evangelical circles in which l live and work, and it has always bothered me. It seems as if it is expressed not in times of great movements of the Spirit but rather in resignation, trying to make sense of a wrong decision…
By: gfesadmin on September 11, 2012
In our weekly reading my cohort is engaged with the book The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking. Concepts and Tools by Richard Paul and Linda Elder. (You can download a short abstract of the book here). In this short mini-guide the authors seek to provide essential concepts and tools as an introduction to the method…
By: gfesadmin on September 11, 2012
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By: gfesadmin on September 10, 2012
In my 10-day immersion into South Korean culture, I learned that not only are the flavors of Kimchie varied, but, on a heavier note, I was exposed to the deep pain the country has experienced. Similar to the suffering of the children of Israel as Egyptian slaves, the South Koreans endured brutal treatment from the…
By: gfesadmin on September 7, 2012
My friend Krish Kandia has started a great blog series that explores the disintegration of mission by the western church. It’s based around a series of talks he gave to The Norwegian Missionary Alliance (NORMA), with slides, notes and resources.
By: Joy Mindo on September 6, 2012
I began my journey to Korea with stringent rules and expectations from the Korean Embassy in Nairobi for Kenyans traveling to Korea. As I was looking and praying for an affordable flight, the Korean airline launched a direct and affordable flight from Nairobi to Seoul. They advertised their flight to their citizen as an opportunity…
By: gfesadmin on September 6, 2012
Pastor Charles Kim when making his presentation described the characteristics of this generation in three words: Sensual, Immediacy, and Permissive. As I reflected on those three words they were more than just characteristics. To me, it implies a value – system or a worldview by which this generation organizes life and decisions. I realized that…
By: gfesadmin on September 5, 2012
“World culture, church and leadership – Our three big areas of focus” Jason Clark Someone once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” A three year journey has been initiated and, as with any journey of long distances, excitement, anxiousness, questions of stamina, questions of sanity, curiosity and the joy…
By: gfesadmin on September 5, 2012
Or so says the band The Hold Steady… (My apologies to everyone, but I am kind of a pop-culture and music freak, so I tend to think in lyrics or movies.) Arriving in Seoul, South Korea was a pilgrimage of sorts for me, and not just for the amazing food. For a long time, I…
By: gfesadmin on September 5, 2012
It has been said that first impressions linger or that you can’t change them. However, after being in Seoul Korea for the past several days, it is my belief that first impressions are just that, a first impression. As I have given much thought about what to write or how I should approach this post,…
