How to Think
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We engage in thinking every day, from the simplest "what should we eat for lunch?" to more complex thoughts of how to make lunch. Starting with what ingredients are needed, what order to cook the food, and how to plate it; there are so many different types of thinking.
Thinking is the action that occurs when we are actively using our minds to place information together and make a decision. From the lunch example, we make our decision on what we should eat for lunch based on what ingredients are in the fridge or what restaurants are in the vicinity.
Evaluate
Dr. Cabera's ideas about thinking skills are understandable and relatable. Many times students simply memorize formulas for a certain problem however as soon they encounter a variation of the problem then they are unsure how to solve it. Teaching skills where students are encouraged and driven to think actively and deeper will certainly aid their schooling in the long run. Over my years of schooling, I find I seldom remember scientific facts but I remember the testing skills that have been ingrained. So when I encounter a new problem that I am unsure how to solve I will break down the problem with "thinking skills" in order to discover a good approach. Much of my "thinking skills" were not built from formal schooling but from a strong influence from my mother. She always encouraged me to ask why a formula was used or written in a certain way. Teachers do try to explain why formulas are used during lessons however I feel that they do not emphasize it enough. The explanation is an introduction to the formula, but the lesson will focus primarily on the application without creating a strong foundation of knowledge to expand on other skills and applications.
If we were to apply Dr. Cabera's "thinking skills" to school there could be an increase in students' thinking ability. Problem-solving skills may evolve leading to more success in higher education. The success of the incorporating teaching skills in school depends on the effectiveness of the teacher and curriculum to encourage such development. By teaching thinking skills, there could be an increase in standardized test scores as students will become better test takers. If students improve their thinking abilities, they will be able to work independently on problems and teachers can spend more time in class covering other topics or delving deeper into topics.
We engage in thinking every day, from the simplest "what should we eat for lunch?" to more complex thoughts of how to make lunch. Starting with what ingredients are needed, what order to cook the food, and how to plate it; there are so many different types of thinking.
Thinking is the action that occurs when we are actively using our minds to place information together and make a decision. From the lunch example, we make our decision on what we should eat for lunch based on what ingredients are in the fridge or what restaurants are in the vicinity.
Evaluate
Dr. Cabera's ideas about thinking skills are understandable and relatable. Many times students simply memorize formulas for a certain problem however as soon they encounter a variation of the problem then they are unsure how to solve it. Teaching skills where students are encouraged and driven to think actively and deeper will certainly aid their schooling in the long run. Over my years of schooling, I find I seldom remember scientific facts but I remember the testing skills that have been ingrained. So when I encounter a new problem that I am unsure how to solve I will break down the problem with "thinking skills" in order to discover a good approach. Much of my "thinking skills" were not built from formal schooling but from a strong influence from my mother. She always encouraged me to ask why a formula was used or written in a certain way. Teachers do try to explain why formulas are used during lessons however I feel that they do not emphasize it enough. The explanation is an introduction to the formula, but the lesson will focus primarily on the application without creating a strong foundation of knowledge to expand on other skills and applications.
If we were to apply Dr. Cabera's "thinking skills" to school there could be an increase in students' thinking ability. Problem-solving skills may evolve leading to more success in higher education. The success of the incorporating teaching skills in school depends on the effectiveness of the teacher and curriculum to encourage such development. By teaching thinking skills, there could be an increase in standardized test scores as students will become better test takers. If students improve their thinking abilities, they will be able to work independently on problems and teachers can spend more time in class covering other topics or delving deeper into topics.
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