When we talk about child's thinking skill, we need to understand that it is different with their critical thinking skill. Being a thinker does not mean you are necessarily a critical thinker. When you think, you are trying to give a meaning to an object you are facing or you're comparing in deciding which option to take.
Critical thinking lets you improve the quality of decision making skill you have in choosing the right new structure that can grow new ideas on your thoughts. It is a process, a strategy, and representation of ability to solve problem, to make decision and to learn new concept.
As one of the most important 21st century skills, it has to be introduced to our children as early as possible. Remember that, citical thinking is a process not inheritance. It is also believed that this skill can help us take a smart decision that is systematic, logical, and considering many relevant aspects.
Remember to always check whether your students:
1. have open mindedness
2. have Analytic Nature
3. are systematic by method
4. are inquisitive
5. are judicious
6. have truth seeking ethos
7. are confident in reasoning
As teacher, I have responsibility to:
1. Empower characters that are related with critical thinking skill
2. Give the right instruction in teaching-learning process
3. Keep developing the conducive learning atmosphere
4. Supervise the process in critical thinking demonstration
Let us all start growing critical thinking skills in our student's lives. It won't be easy and fast but remember, it is all worth it.
