Critical Thinking Is:
Processing and organizing facts, data and other information to define a problem and develop effective solutions.
Fun FAct:
Employers rate CRITICAL THINKING as the 2nd most important career readiness competency for recent graduates but rate graduates' proficiency
in CRITICAL THINKING as 4th out of the 8 competencies.
*All quoted statistics and definitions were taken from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and the Job Outlook 2023
- How well do I formulate an argument to support a conclusion?
- Am I able to easily evaluate conflicting information?
- Have I helped resolve problem recently?
- Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment.
- Gather and analyze information from a diverse set of sources and individuals to fully understand a problem.
- Proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps.
