Using critical thinking to gain knowledge and
understanding
This learning resource is designed to help you to use critical thinking in
order to increase your knowledge and understanding of course materials and to
complete your assessment items.
- To discover more about critical thinking click on the critical thinking
button in the centre of the diagram.
- Click on each of the segments to learn more about the process of
applying critical
thinking.
- Inform and describe:
Begin to clarify what you need to know, what you already ‘know’, and what
information you have about your issue/topic.
- Discover and explore:
Look at your issue/topic more closely: start to be more directed and
purposeful in seeking information.
- Negotiate and cooperate:
Consider different perspectives: engage in discussion with others.
- Test and revise: Weigh up
the evidence, test out different ideas and alternatives.
- Integrate and apply:
Bring together the various ideas that you have considered in order to
consolidate and articulate new understanding(s).