The development of critical thinking is an essential factor for a specialist in any field of activity. In particular, this applies to the person who connects his life with creativity and design, as this type of thinking helps improve the thinking processes. Critical thinking (CTQ) and critical thinking disposition (CTD) are necessary topics to study because they reveal concepts that help the brain think more structured. CTQ and CTD can help a person develop critical thinking, as it is an algorithm of actions and a set of questions, the study of which directs the brain to the process of critical thinking.
The use of CTQ and CTD can be additional tools in the development of critical thinking in humans. For example, the concept of CTD consists of seven elements, such as truth-seeking, analytical and systematic learning, self-confidence, curiosity, and so on. All these elements together create the image of a person who can think critically and not be influenced by external factors. Also important are CTQ, among which can be identified questions about the causes, statements of the essence of the problem, analysis of evidence, and errors in its own or others’ discussions. By posing these questions, a person can broaden his horizons and question any opinion, agreeing not only to what he or she like.
Using CTQs and CTDs helps not only to develop critical thinking but also to separate important information from less necessary information. Even the level of questions plays an essential role in developing these skills and increases the level of analysis, assessment, and conclusions in the situation (Santoso et al., 2018). Thus, a person asking the right questions can seriously think about the most critical problems that need to be solved. Also, combining answers to the right questions and attributes of critical thinking develops a person’s ability to make the correct conclusions and think more rationally, which is a sign of increased brain activity.
Reference
Santoso, T., Yuanita, L., & Erman, E. (2018). The role of student’s critical asking question in developing student’s critical thinking skills. Journal of Physics. Conference Series, 953, 012042. Web.