Higher Order & Critical Thinking

Question 1

Define critical thinking

Answer 1

• A skill that involves knowing information & the ability to reason, interpret, & create new meaning with that information

Question 2

Facilitating critical thinking involves what 4 questions

Answer 2

• Who it applies to
• What it involves
• Where does it happen
• How does it occur

Question 3

Framework for developing higher order thinking

Answer 3

• Questioning
• Feedback
• Scaffolding

Question 4

Define learning events

Answer 4

• Actual things an instructor can do to facilitate higher order thinking
• Active learning, authentic experience, priming, concept maps, infographics

Question 5

Considerations/challenges for learning events

Answer 5

• Accountability within the group
• Group size ideally 5
• Group composition: heterogeneous vs homogeneous

Question 6

What are the non-negotiable for effective instruction

Answer 6

• Needs assessment
• Leader centered objectives
• Content
• Motivational hook
• Content boosters including active learning strategies & practice
• Summary

Question 7

Describe how to assess time frame

Answer 7

• Allot time to each section of the presentation: modify based on total time, consider what info to omit if timeline falls apart, and incorporate additional hooks every 20-30 min of instruction time

Question 8

Describe the crowd based on calendar day and time of day

Answer 8

• Late Friday = smaller crowd
• Post-lunch = docile audience
• First thing in the morning = people walking in late