2. Critical Reading and Thinking

Question 1

Involves carefully
analyzing and evaluating information to make well-reasoned decisions. It can be used to assess an idea, a plan of action, a process, or an argument. It involves asking questions and looking for solutions to problems.

Answer 1

Critical Thinking

Question 3

taking control of your conscious thought processes. If
you don’t take control of those processes, you risk being controlled by the ideas
of others.

Answer 3

Critical Thinking

Question 4

Characteristics of critical thinking

Answer 4

Openness, Objectivity, Flexibility, Accuracy, Insightfulness

Question 5

Being open to new ideas and perspectives without prejudice or preconceived perceptions

Answer 5

Openness

Question 6

Being able to consider opposite points of views objectively and rationally

Answer 6

Objectivity

Question 7

Being able to adapt quickly in response to new information or changing situations

Answer 7

Flexibility

Question 8

Making sure that facts are accurate and detailed before taking action

Answer 8

Accuracy

Question 9

Being able to draw connections between seemingly unrelated concepts and recognize patterns in complex matters

Answer 9

Insightfulness

Question 10

Involves accepting new
ideas without evaluation or judgment. It’s passive learning, absorbing
information without interpretation or analysis.

Answer 10

Non critical thinking

Question 11

Difference between critical and non critical thinkers

Answer 11

Level of focus and level of accuracy

Question 12

How to strengthen your critical thinking?

Answer 12

1. Formulate Your Own Opinion: Research different perspectives before
   forming an opinion to be aware of biases.
2. Question Assumptions: Challenge assumptions by asking why you
   believe certain solutions are effective.
3. Develop Creative Solutions: Step out of your comfort zone to
   encourage creative problem-solving.
4. Avoid Jumping to Conclusions: Pause, reflect, and analyze facts before
   letting emotions shape decisions.
5. Promote Critical Thinking: Slow down decision-making, ask questions,
   evaluate data, and consider diverse perspectives.
6. Evaluate Assumptions and Reasons: Step back to assess underlying
   assumptions and reasons, considering alternative explanations or
   perspectives.

Question 13

Involves a series of complex thought
processes which allows you to make reasoned judgments, assess the way you
think, and solve problems effectively.

Answer 13

Critical thinking

Question 14

a system that classifies the levels of thinking
important for learning. Created by Bloom to promote higher levels of thinking, it
is composed of six levels which follow a successive pattern.

Answer 14

Bloom’s Taxonomy of the
Cognitive Domain- Benjamin Bloom, 1956

Question 15

Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain

Answer 15

Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis,
and Evaluation

Question 16

What happened in 2001 with Lorin Anderson and other psychologists

Answer 16

published a revision to the original taxonomy to make it
more relevant to 21st-century students and teachers.

Question 17

What were renamed in the new Bloom’s Taxonomy Version

Answer 17

Knowledge, comprehension, and synthesis were renamed
remembering, understanding, and creating, respectively.
(Changed to verb form)

Question 18

New Bloom’s Taxonomy:

Answer 18

Remembering, Understanding,
Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating

Question 19

Levels of thinking:

Answer 19

1. Remembering: Recalling information from memory, like memorizing
   facts, dates, or vocabulary.
2. Understanding: Grasping the meaning of information, like explaining
   concepts in one’s own words, summarizing information.
3. Applying: Using acquired knowledge in a new context or situation, like
   applying a formula to solve a problem, using learned skills in real-world
   scenarios.
4. Analyzing: Breaking down information into parts and examining
   relationships, like identifying patterns, comparing and contrasting ideas.
5. Evaluating: Making judgments about the value or worth of information,
   like assessing the credibility of sources, critiquing arguments.
6. Creating: Synthesizing information to generate new ideas or solutions,
   like designing a project, composing a piece of writing, or proposing
   innovative solutions.

Question 20

is the “essence of reading” (Durkin, 1993). It is a complex
thinking process that requires the reader to construct meaning from the
text.

Answer 20

Comprehension

Question 21

the ability to read text, process it and
understand its meaning. An individual’s ability to comprehend text is
influenced by their traits and skills, one of which is the ability to make
inferences.

Answer 21

Reading Comprehension

Question 22

The surface-level understanding of what the text
explicitly states. It’s like extracting facts from the text without reading between
the lines.

Answer 22

Literal Comprehension

Question 23

The Three levels of Comprehension

Answer 23

1. Factual Understanding: Literal comprehension involves grasping
   explicit information directly stated in the text.
2. Textual Details: Students focus on specific details, events, or facts
   presented in the passage.
3. Objective Recognition: This level does not require interpretation or
   inference but aims for accurate identification of stated information.

Question 24

This level involves drawing conclusions not explicitly stated in
the text. It’s about reading between the lines and making connections.

Answer 24

Inferential or Interpretative Comprehension

Question 25

Key points in Inferential Comprehension

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1. Interpreting Implicit Information: Inferential comprehension involves drawing conclusions and making connections based on implicit details in the text. 2. Higher-Level Thinking: Students engage in critical thinking to infer meaning beyond what is explicitly stated. 3. Contextual Analysis: Understanding requires considering the broader context and implications of the information presented.

Question 26

is the highest level. It requires us to analyze and evaluate information critically. It involves questioning, considering different perspectives, and forming our own opinions."

Answer 26

Critical Comprehension

Question 27

Key Points in Critical Comprehension

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1. Analyzing and Evaluating: Critical comprehension involves assessing the author's intent, evaluating arguments, and forming judgments. 2. Considering Perspectives: Students explore multiple viewpoints, question assumptions, and engage in reflective thinking. 3. Higher-Order Thinking: Requires students to go beyond the text, drawing on personal experiences, knowledge, and external sources.

Question 28

Comprehension Strategies:

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Skimming, Scanning, Extensive Reading, Intensive Reading, Visualizing, Summarizing

Question 29

is used to quickly get an overview or a general sense of the content of a text. ● Readers are not searching for specific details but are trying to grasp the main ideas and themes.

Answer 29

Skimming

Question 30

is a specific technique that involves quickly moving your eyes over a text to find specific information without reading every word.

Answer 30

Scanning

Question 31

is a reading approach where the main goal is to get a general understanding of a subject by reading larger amounts of text. It involves going through longer texts without focusing on every detail.

Answer 31

Extensive Reading

Question 32

is a reading strategy where you imagine and picture the events, characters, and settings described in a text as if they were scenes in a movie.

Answer 32

Visualizing

Question 33

is about condensing information. It helps us remember the main points without getting lost in details.

Answer 33

Summarizing