MindMap Gallery Critical thinking
Critical thinking is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in the field of data science. It involves the ability to analyze information objectively, evaluate arguments, and make sound decisions based on evidence and logical reasoning. This mind map aims to delve into the various aspects of critical thinking. By understanding and applying critical thinking, we can become more independent thinkers, better problem solvers, and effective decision-makers.
Edited at 2023-03-14 05:35:43Critical thinking
Ennis (1985) and Facione (1990)
disposition
reflective reactions
skills
sophisticated strategies for linking knowledge, facts from diverse sources, and personal experiences, resulting in a broader perspective and a better understanding
The important of critical thinking in higher education
Main Topic
Baker et al. (2019) The 4 basic concept in academic reading
cognitive conceptions
compliance conception
contextualized definition
sociopolitical nature of reading
Research questions
1. How are the students’ strategies in constructing critical thinking in reading?
2. How do the students’ critical thinking constructions play in developing academic reading?
The role of critical thinkng in reading
Critical thinking is important for the students in the process of developing reading comprehension such as in the process of understanding, analyzing, evaluating, and making conclusion
Reading comprehension
Academic reading comprehension
Organization
Subtopic
critical
level of reading skills that requires critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation to fully comprehend text's meaning, both explicit and implied.
inferential
ablity to understand to explicit information
literal
ability to understanding the writing text ( implicit information)
Critical thinking construction
knowledge construction
ability to create own understanding
Evaluating
ability to measure the validity and credibelity of the information
Decision making
ability to determine something
Theoretical framework
Relevant studies
Jie and Yuan (2015)
The majority of non-native English speakers can think critically in English, but they need classes or other instruction.
as a teaching technique for critical thinking abilities, particularly in majors other than English, and lecturers make full use of the literature that is readily available.
Hidayati et al. (2020)
There was a siignificant correlation between critical thinking, critical reading, and predictor variables (critical thinking skills and critical reading skills)
Sahirruding et al. (2020)
This study included reading comprehension, critical thinking, and participant interviews.
This study found that reading does not affect critical thinking.
This shows that critical thinking may be learned without reading.
Arifin's (2020)
while critical reading strategies can improve students' critical thinking, their effectiveness is limited for those with poor English proficiency
The strategies in developing academic reading comprehension
In the classroom
Teacher need need to encourage a reading culture, teach reading strategies, build background knowledge, improve language understanding, and enhance fluency using prosodic reading techniques
Out of the class
Dewi and Salmiah (2019)
applied bottom – up strategies in reading comprehension texts
Fauzi and Ashadi (2019)
Female students used the tactics more than male students.
Both genders reread and circled or underlined content to better grasp it.
Yet, educational consequences of metacognitive methods that assist pupils activate their higher order thinking skills in reading must be considered.
Al-Jarrah and Salina (2018)
logical knowledge (under linguistic schema),
formal construction (under formal schema),
cultural knowledge (under cultural schema),
prior knowledge and conceptual knowledge (under content schema)
The problems on academic reading comprehension in higher education
External
Anwar and Sailuddin (2022)
translation and comprehension of complex and formal phrases
Dewi (2022)
translation and comprehension of complex and formal phrases
The pandemic has also disrupted many students' routines, potentially affecting their cognitive functioning and ability to engage in critical thinking (Bao,2020)
Due to the pandemic, online learning has replaced traditional classrooms, which may reduce student-teacher-peer interaction and hinder critical thinking skills.
Internal
Ida, Anggareni, and Rosmalena's (2020)
fluent reading requires speed and accuracy and expression, and this study revealed that only reading speed and expression affected comprehension.
The important of academic reading for students in higher education
As a crucial ability for college students who wish to comprehend complex social issues
Kucer (2016) and van den Broek et al. (2016), necessitates the assimilation of new information, experiences, as well as explicit and implicit textual material that broadens understanding
an excellent approach to polish a number of crucial academic skills
from Nurjannah and Putri's (2021), students with strong literal comprehension have performed well at the interpretative, critical, and creative levels.
The problems related to constructing critical thinking
Kumar and Santhanam, 2021; Sharma et al., 2020
. The transition to online learning, necessitated by the pandemic, has altered the traditional classroom environment, which may hinder the development of critical thinking skills due to reduced interaction between students, professors, and peers
Bao 2020
The pandemic has also disrupted many students' routines, potentially affecting their cognitive functioning and ability to engage in critical thinking
Cao et al., 2020 and Wang et al., 2020
Moreover, the pandemic has caused an increase in stress and anxiety for many students, further impeding their cognitive abilities
The aspects that is essential in constructing critical thinking
Facione (2013)
Interpretation
Analysis,
Evaluation
Inference
Explanation
The important of critical thinking for students in higher education
Critical thinking skills are essential for students to achieve optimal learning and comprehension
from Nurjannah and Putri's (2021), students with strong literal comprehension have performed well at the interpretative, critical, and creative levels.
Critical thinking fosters reflective reactions and involves sophisticated strategies for linking knowledge, facts from diverse sources, and personal experiences, resulting in a broader perspective and better understanding.
Developing critical thinking skills is crucial for students to connect their knowledge, information, and experiences
Cotrell (2017) suggests that critical thinking and self-evaluation should be emphasized in all aspects of life, including the classroom and the workplace.
helps students in making a decision, solving a complex problem, understanding multiple perspectives, and helping communicate effectively.
Enhance language and comprehension skill
Gandimathi and Zarei (2018) discovered that students who engaged in critical thinking possessed superior analytic skills, which resulted in improved English proficiency.
Ennis (1985) and Facione (1990), students who think critically about course materials are less likely to misunderstand the material.