Course curriculum

  • 1

    Critical Thinking Learning Objectives

    • Learning Objectives
  • 2

    Introduction, Knowledge and Learning

    • Introduction

    • Introduction to Learning and Knowledge

    • Knowledge

    • Application of Concepts - Knowledge Classification

    • Mastery Learning

    • Inquiry Model

    • "The More I Learn..."

    • Bloom's Taxonomy

    • Bloom's Taxonomy (continued)

    • Learning Check: Bloom's Taxonomy

    • Critical Thinking Opportunity: Knowledge and Learning

    • Information and Memory

    • Learning Styles

    • Critical Thinking Opportunity

    • Learning Check: Learning Styles
  • 3

    Metacognition

    • Introduction to Metacognition

    • Answering Questions and Questioning Answers

    • Metacognition in Action

    • Critical Thinking Opportunity: Metacognition

    • Importance of Metacognition

    • Critical Thinking Opportunity: Learning by Teaching

    • How to Be You

    • Pharmacy School Example

    • Pharmacy School Example - Deeper Analysis

    • Learning Check: Integrating Concepts
  • 4

    Critical Thinking and Application

    • Critical Thinking Opportunity: Parallel Situations

    • Case Based Learning

    • Case Based Learning Example - Questions

    • Paul-Elder Model of Critical Thinking

    • Learning Check: Paul-Elder Critical Thinking Model

    • Critical Thinking Opportunity: Lifelong Learner

    • Reflection

    • RBS Case Study Revisited

    • General Recommendations

    • Learning Check: General Recommendations

    • Basic Sciences and Beginning Your Journey as a Graduate Student

    • Success in Clinical Sciences

    • Systematic & Abstract Analysis

    • Critical Thinking: A Road to Success

    • Critical Thinking Opportunity: Summary

    • Concluding Remarks, References, Additional Resources

    • Learning Check: Practice These Strategies
  • 5

    End of Course Survey

    • Critical Thinking Course Survey