{"id":5738,"date":"2015-09-14T17:50:33","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T00:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dminlgp\/?p=5738"},"modified":"2015-09-14T17:52:55","modified_gmt":"2015-09-15T00:52:55","slug":"students-supplement-guide-ssg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dlgp\/students-supplement-guide-ssg\/","title":{"rendered":"Student\u2019s Supplement Guide (SSG)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Everyone thinks,\u00a0it\u00a0is natural to do so. However, when much of our thinking is left to itself, it obviously becomes biased, partial as well as distorted and prejudiced. Nevertheless, the quality of life as well as what we produce solely relies on what we say, produce or build based on the quality or the value of our thoughts. Thinking is necessary, especially when it is beneficial; because\u00a0when one thinks wisely and his or her thoughts becomes useful to other people, that is what\u00a0happen\u00a0with critical thinking.\u00a0\u00a0One is able to analyze and evaluate thinking with the aim of improving it or making it more useful. Thinking leads to curiosity, which in turn leads to innovation; therefore quality thinking is valuable. \u00a0Thinking is an act that everyone has a right to do, and we need to evaluate how we think. Critical thinking involves self-corrective as well as self-monitored way of thinking. Critical thinking calls for effective communication as well as excellent abilities in problem solving. We must also understand that critical thinking calls for efforts to overcome our ego. In most cases, ego affects our way of thinking and makes us feel more important. Our feelings and thoughts sometimes clash and we tend to go with the feelings. Critical thinking is about struggling to attain self-righteousness. It is about perfecting what we already know or have in mind.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, critical thinking calls for smartness and priority in what we value most, and we have to think whether what we think is right or wrong. \u00a0That sounds funny! Right\u2026whatever it\u2019s, it is the basis of critical thinking. Reading Richard Paul and Linder Elder\u2019s book, \u201cThe miniature guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts and Tools<\/em>\u201d has revitalized my knowledge about critical thinking[i]<\/a>. The authors have come up with an informative piece. They let us know that critical thinkers question conclusions, information as well as individual\u2019s points of view. Critical thinkers look at the consequences of their thinking. As an individual, I have unknowingly applied the concept of critical thinking in many instances. As a college student, I made most decisions that later impacted my life positively. Interestingly the mentor\u2019s decision for us to read this book is also critical thinking. I first read the book cover and all that came to my mind was that this is a book worth reading, \u00a0it supplied me \u00a0with a lot of information, it is a perfect\u00a0\u00a0SSG<\/em>, <\/strong>it has helped \u00a0me \u00a0to know myself better,and being support with a guide.<\/p>\n

When you sit down with\u00a0your computer or phone reading my post, and thinking or imagining how the book is important, \u00a0and \u00a0beneficial to you, you may not be aware that you are thinking critically. This is the reason, why students may consider getting the book and using it as a SSG with\u00a0other reading materials. The elements of reasoning, the three kinds of question, as well as the stages of critical thinking are all elaborated in the book[ii]<\/a>. I fully support the authors and give them credit for basing their book on a real life situation. What the authors describe in the book is easier to put into practice; because the book uses simple phrases and word diction is perfect[iii]<\/a>. Despite being a perfect book for those who wish to develop their thinking abilities, I do find it unreasonable for the two authors to make assumptions like everyone is a perfect thinker and can employ their suggestions or tactics successfully. In other words, the authors tend to base their book in an ideal world with no shortcomings or people with low level of IQ, which indicate Critical thinkers are smart people. I call this a tiny weakness. All in all, the book is a perfect choice for anyone who would like to do self-evaluation on their decisions. It is an excellent piece for a college tutor teaching students on decision making,\u00a0and students in general.\u00a0I love the book,\u00a0read it once;\u00a0then\u00a0reread it and still\u00a0found\u00a0new information. It is superb\u00a0book\u00a0for any student; because it\u00a0can be used as a \u2018SSG\u2019 to their understanding of thinking critically.<\/p>\n

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[i]<\/a>Paul, Richard, and Linda Elder.\u00a0Critical Thinking: Concepts & Tools<\/em>. Tomales, Calif: Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2014.<\/p>\n

[ii]<\/a>Paul, Richard, and Linda Elder.\u00a0The Thinker’s Guide for Conscientious Citizens on How to Detect Media Bias & Propaganda in National and World News<\/em>. Dillon Beach, CA: Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2006.<\/p>\n

[iii]<\/a>Paul, Richard, and Linda Elder.\u00a0The Thinker’s Guide for Conscientious Citizens on How to Detect Media Bias & Propaganda in National and World News<\/em>. Dillon Beach, CA: Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2006.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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