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Competency based instruction allows for the learner to focus on their own strengths and weaknesses and tweak to achieve their desired outcomes.  Learners can progress when they feel they have demonstrated competency in an area.  Time flexibility allows for this to occur on an individual basis.

Creatie problem solving allows the students/critical thinkers to think about the solution to problems in various perceptions. It allows them to thik outside the box and possibly come up with a more feasible solution.

Through discipline and logic, critical thinking skills are refined such that judgment may be made on a specific topic to determine the best outcome.

U have learned that the teacher can gauge the level of critical thinking of the students by the responses they give. Using the scientific method can help probe the thinking to a level they need to be. I also learned that philosophical reasoning may be used to expain examples, such as using if, then statements, allowing students to determine what makes sense. Finally, real life examples are important. The more examples provided, the better understanding the students have. Examples broaden the analytical unformation they have, which helps them process the information better. I also learned that over teaching a topic… >>>

My takeaway is that it is important to give my student many avenues to think from and let them use their judgment to come up with the solution. It is also important to make them understand the value of paying attention to details, checking the timing and flow of information that they are receiving, taking time to articulate their point in clear, concise points. 

Find learning tools ex. handouts and Power Point any kind of graphic to assist the struggling student

Students must see the big picture and the revelance in what is being learned. 

We are all different. What works for one doesn'tnecessarily work for another. Use a variety of styles to get your student to "Learn" 

This course was very informative and explained so much

Critical thinking it your super power in working in any career. People and new equipment can solve problems and add to them. The ability to utilize the data, facts that lead to the problem then unravel the components and understand its' impact can contribute to solving the identified problem. 

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