Thinking Critically and Creatively By Madison Mangum What
Thinking Critically and Creatively By Madison Mangum
What Is Critical Thinking? • Thinking reflectively and productively to analyze a problem
How to Think Critically • Grasp deeper meanings of ideas • Question Assumptions • See past the obvious
Two Types of Critical Thinking Mindfulness Open-mindfulness • Being alert for one's everyday activities • Being open minded • looking at things through a different • Being aware of life's circumstances point of view • Automatically performing activities • Being able to see both sides of an issue without thought
What is Creative Thinking • Thinking in an unusual or unique way to find solutions to problems
How to Think Creatively • Re-conceptualize the problem • Be open- minded • Use brainstorming to find multiple ideas/ solutions
Divergent vs Convergent Divergent Thinking • Brainstorming • Producing several possible solutions to one problem Convergent Thinking • Taking all the possibilities and finding one solution to the problem
What makes a Creative Thinker? • Flexibility and playful thinking • Inner motivation • Willingness to face risk • Objective evaluation of work
Why is Critical and Creative Thinking Important? • These two skills help with problem solving and decision making • These two strategies help lead to better solutions • Allows people to stretch their minds and gain new perspectives • Encourages new ideas
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