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Critical Thinking in the News

Critical thinking will become a dominant force in the world only when,
and to the extent that, critical societies emerge.

As media are reflections of our collective values and character, they are also potentially significant in helping us shape and alter our individual views. Thus, a running index to some of the news, discourse and critique that contextualizes critical thinking in media as they alter and illuminate our times follows. Articles are of mixed quality and significance and we leave it to the reader to *assess them. News from previous months is available in the News Archives Directory under NEWS & CRITIQUE on the main menu. An index of News and Commentary that Critique Social and Institutional Practices is also provided.

Critical societies are those for whom fair-minded critical thinking is a social value and thus routinely cultivated in all citizens and respected in all social practices. One contributes to the emergence of critical thought as a social value by making changes consistent with the integral concepts, standards and best practices of critical thinking across all domains and disciplines in one’s daily life. Intellectual integrity arrived at through open, accurate, clear, precise, fair and independent thought processes is at the very core of a well tempered mind. It is also at the core of the values and character in a critical society.

Articles written, or interviews given, by our fellows:

"Achieving critical mass" by Linda Elder, Published in Times Higher Education - Read the Full Article

"Reason to live" by Linda Elder, published in Times Higher Education - Read the Full Article

"I think critically, therefore I am" by Linda Elder, published in Times Higher Education - Read the Full Article

"Are you a critical thinker" by Linda Elder, published in The Christian Science Monitor - Read the Full Article

"An Absence of Critical Thinking," in which author Allan Levine quotes Linda Elder, published in The Globe and Mail - Read the Full Article

"How to Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills and Make Better Business Decisions,” which quotes Dr. Linda Elder, published in Entrepreneur Magazine - Read the Full Article

Teaching Kids to Think Critically in the Age of Standardized Testing

Teaching Kids to Think Critically. Listen to the podcast interview on BAM Radio network with Linda Elder, Frank Kell and Maureen Kelleher.

Download the (Audio) Teaching Kids to Think Critically

THINKING ABOUT THE NEWS: APPLY YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS!

For business entrepreneurs to make the best decisions possible, they need to be able to think critically and quickly pick out flaws in their processes that might harm their business, their customers or their employees. But this isn't as easy as it sounds.

When we think through a problem, our thought processes are naturally colored by biases, such as our points of view or our assumptions about the situation. Each of these biases affects our reasoning.

The following article examines how the use of critical thinking can help entrepreneurs to overcome these innate biases and make better decisions. Take a look, then share some tips/suggestions of your own on our Facebook page.

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"How to Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills and Make Better Business Decisions"

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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by members of our Facebook community are not necessarily those of The Foundation for Critical Thinking, its staff or its board members.

CRITICAL THINKING: NEWS BRIEFS

*The News Blog is Open! Members of the Critical Thinking Community may now enter commentary and assessment on these news articles. To comment, click on the FCT Blogger link below articles on which you wish to comment.

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Starting Them Young in Creativity, Critical Thinking

Philippine Information Agency – May 17, 2013

A workshop in the Philippines teaches its young participants to value creativity and critical thought. Read the Full Article

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Critical Thinking, Dynamic Teaching at Heart of Education Summit

Charlottesville Tomorrow – May 17, 2013

A local education symposium focuses on increasing student interest in science, technology, engineering, math and health education. Read the Full Article

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‘Fearless’ Seminar Focuses on Critical Thinking Skills

The Daytona Beach News-Journal – May 11, 2013

Participants at the “Fearless and Focused” women in business seminar discuss why critical thinking is important for their businesses. Read the Full Article

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Experts Evaluate Bronxville Schools’ Critical Thinking

Bronxville Daily Voice – May 9, 2013

A visiting team from the Tri-State Consortium does a three-day review of a school district’s critical and creative thinking initiative. Read the Full Article

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Girls-Only Hackerspace Teaches Critical Thinking Through Crafts

San Francisco Bay Guardian – May 8, 2013

A Marin County summer camp is attempting to teach young women DIY skills and critical thinking through craft projects. Read the Full Article

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Critical Thinking, Reflection and the Humanities

Pipe Dream – May 3, 2013

This article examines the balance between STEM and Humanities educations, and the role of critical thinking as a synthesis between them. Read the Full Article

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Institutions Can Foster Critical Thinking

Gulf News – May 2, 2013

A former teaching assistant at Zayed Univeristy writes about his experience teaching Emirati youth about critical thinking. Read the Full Article

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Army Activates Training Facility to Develop ‘Critical Thinking’, International Cooperation

The Associated Press – May 2, 2013

The U.S. Army is activating a new training facility they say will develop “leaders with critical thinking skills”. Read the Full Article

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Frivolous Lawsuits Abound… or Do They? Using Critical Thinking to Examine ‘Tort Reform’

The Legal Examiner – May 1, 2013

A columnist examines the popular perception of the prevalence of “frivolous lawsuits”, using a critical thinking lens. Read the Full Article

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How to Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills and Make Better Business Decisions

Entrepreneur Magazine – April 29, 2013

To make the best business decisions possible, an entrepreneur needs to think critically and quickly. This article (featuring Foundation for Critical Thinking president, Dr. Linda Elder) suggests some strategies to help develop your critical thinking skills. Read the Full Article

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New Grading Software Stifles Critical Thinking

The Marquette Tribune – April 25, 2013

What does the new wave of computer “grading software” mean for the future of critical thinking and test taking? Read the Full Article

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Continually Improving Critical Thinking

The Mesquite Citizen – April 23, 2013

What is critical thinking, and how can we improve our understanding of it? This article gives ten suggestions on how to better our critical thinking skills. Read the Full Article

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Professors Say Total Online Education Would Cripple Critical Thinking, Personal Relations

The Daily Nebraskan – April 10, 2013

The Internet revolution has prompted the reimagining of many aspects of our society. But do Internet classrooms and online learning harm critical thinking? Read the Full Article

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The Decline of Critical Thinking

Counterpunch.org – April 7, 2013

Are America’s critical thinking skills in decline? This article examines critical thinking as a society, in a political context. Read the Full Article

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First Robotics Gives Students Lessons in Critical Thinking, Fun

KXLY.com – April 5, 2013

A regional robotics competition is encouraging research, critical thinking, construction, teamwork and imagination. Read the Full Article

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Critical Thinking and Innovation: The New, High Ranking Skills at the Workplace

CareerBright.com – April 5, 2013

Critical Thinking is fast becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the modern workplace. Read the Full Article

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Faculty Participant Needed for Study about Critical Thinking Skills

Seton Hall University – April 5, 2013

Researchers in the School of Health and Medical Sciences at Seton Hall University are looking for faculty members to participate in a study about critical thinking skills. Read the Full Article

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Digital Classrooms Don’t Teach Workplace Behavior, Critical Thinking

The Exponent – April 4, 2013

Online classes are convenient, but may not offer a conducive learning environment. This article examines one side of the debate. Read the Full Article

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Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"63\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"64\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"65\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium List 1 Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"66\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium List 2 Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"67\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"68\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"69\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"70\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Dark List Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"71\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Colorful Shading Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"72\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Colorful List Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"73\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Colorful Grid Accent 4\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"60\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Light Shading Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"61\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Light List Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"62\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Light Grid Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"63\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"64\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"65\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium List 1 Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"66\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium List 2 Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"67\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"68\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"69\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"70\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Dark List Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"71\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Colorful Shading Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"72\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Colorful List Accent 5\" /> <w:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"73\" SemiHidden=\"false\" UnhideWhenUsed=\"false\" Name=\"Col