Summative Assessment Compulsory Question 1: Discuss the seven weekly topics as a whole
Critical thinking means understanding how conclusions are being processed and thinking about my own thought process while looking deeper into an issue. It is also about questioning the reasoning of others and considering different points of view to get a fuller picture and staying open-minded while not letting personal biases affect my judgment. I see critical thinking as a fork in the road with multiple paths, each path represents a different idea or solution. Critical thinking is like taking a moment to consider all the options and think and helps me avoid making rash decisions and finds the best route to understanding or solving a problem. One of my favourite activities was during week 5 was when I had to draw 15 logos using my non-dominant hand. As someone who loves drawing, I found the activity both fun and frustrating. Despite struggling, I realized that the exercise taught me patience and persistence. What made this exercise memorable was looking back at the finished logos. Some of them turned out well, and seeing the progress I had made was incredibly rewarding. In a group setting, we can provide more range of ideas, which could lead to more creative solutions. Working together also helps lighten the workload, making tasks more manageable since everyone contributes. Additionally, collaborating with others allows us to learn from each other's strengths and skills, cultivating personal growth and development. I wish I was more open-minded. I can be stubborn at times, and when someone shares an idea, I don’t always consider it, and I would try to push my ideas towards them. "we can’t really think critically unless we are aware of our biases. They can alter our perception of reality, our judgment, and our capacity to make impartial observations." (Shiroma, 2022)
I realize that being more open to different perspectives and finding ways to integrate others’ ideas with mine would help me grow and It’s something I’m learning. we can’t think critically unless we are aware of our biases. They can alter views, judgment, and capacity to make impartial observations.
Works Cited: Shiroma, Mauricio. “What Critical Thinking Is and How It’s Taught | Cambridge English.” World of Better Learning | Cambridge University Press, 7 Sept. 2022, www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/2022/09/07/what-critical-thinking-is/. (344 words)