Critical Thinking

Important

Observation

It seems people are less and lass capable of thinking for themselves. The teaching of critical thinking is almost 100% absent in our schools, today. Part of the problem is that we tell student WHAT to think. We don't teach them HOW to think.

Plan

Reestablish critical thinking as a concept and a subject that is taught directly or indirectly as a part of itself or other subjects.

Basics

1. Who are the players

School Board

Parents

Lawmakers

Teachers

School Staff and Administration

2. Worthwhile Purpose – The benefit of having citizens who can think critically and be creative in solving problem is far reaching .It touches nearly every facet of living. The benefits are wide-spread.

3 Who’s In-charge – Bill (A Fake name – write real name here)

4. How is it Organized

Decide on virtual and/or in-person meetings.

5. How Reorganized - make sure there is a well-defined process for regular inspection and reorganization, if needed.

Target Date

90 days.

Vital To Do

Get a comprehensive list of people and materials.

Conditional

If the school board or state agencies are transparent and reports adequately, if they sincerely support traditional critical thinking, then there is no need for this project.

Actions

Have your talking points in writing so you can always refer to them, quickly, if needed.

Get a comprehensive list of educational objectives in your local schools.

Attend meetings or look at material published and note activity.

Get a teacher or knowledgeable person to do an evaluation of things and give interpretative comments. Have them show you and point out where critical thinking is taught or is missing.

Propose appropriate amendments to textbooks, materials and courses that puts the teaching of critical thinking back in the classroom.

Find or establish an efficient way of reporting that easily reaches the general public, especially parents.

Statistical Measurement of Progress

Number of items reviewed.

Number of instances cited where teaching critical thinking is absent.

Number of instances of reestablishing the teaching of critical thinking.

Number of reports published.

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