I chose the article BECOMING A CRITIC OF YOUR THINKING by Dr. Linda Elder and Dr. Richard Paul. I felt the message was more straightforward and relatable than some of the other articles I read. This article struck me as a “how-to guide” to improve one’s critical thinking, which is something anyone could benefit from even if one is already a good thinker. I liked how the article first asks the reader how much they really know about their own daily thinking. It’s an interesting question, because as the article also states, most people probably think that “it just happens in their minds automatically,” and that we probably, for the most part, “take our thinking for granted.” I know I am guilty on both counts.
The chapter about thin slicing was one of the most interesting parts of the book for me, I would have liked it more if he would have elaborated more on this subject. Although he says that it is not a gift , but a central part of what it means to be human I do not necessarily agree with him . I think that there are people who lack this feature or are very weak at this.
The course had many mock exams, which allowed me to become a more experienced test taker and gave me a good idea of what kind of testing atmosphere to expect beforehand. Half of the stress comes from the different atmosphere that students are not used to taking a test in, which the course helped me overcome because when I went to take the actual SAT, it was a very similar environment. The mock tests in the course also helped me learn the formatting of the test and after taking many of them I was able to learn how to use my time efficiently in order to get the best score possible. Driver’s Education is another prime example of a service-learning course that is extremely valuable in testing course concepts within real-world contexts. Most people take this course in order to get their license early but driving with the instructor in the designated training area gives the student an experience with an actual car rather than just instructions from a textbook.
For example, you can debate with each other about USA`s economic and what are some things the society can do to fix it. Communicating with your friends erase the timorous thoughts of expressing your ideas and point of views. In the realm of education, there is a variety of ways people can learn. Many people view learning as a painful hardship; however, watching T.V, surfing on internet, and communication with your friends can ease the pain. These resources can change your perspectives, and it can make learning very enjoyable and
The American Psychological Association website was located easily by Googling the abbreviation of APA. However, the American Counseling Association was slightly more difficult in that I had to actually spell out the whole title. Out of curiosity I conducted web searches on both organizations using Bing, Google, Yahoo, Wikipedia, Ask, and even DuckDuckGo. Each search engine required me to input the entire name for the American Counseling Association which I find slightly inconvenient due to the fact that, in my opinion their website was much more informative and easier to use then the site for the American Psychological
I think that the results of this test are not correct. I don't think that the results of this test represented me or my preference for people at all. I think the results mis read me and my love for all people. It's weird because society has put into peoples heads that white is good and black is bad. I don't believe this to be true.
It holds this view as it saes that within the media there was “too little discussion of racial matters”. This could be due to it being a sensitive subject among the viewers and that they believe the views they hold are correct and that the ones they watch are unrepresentative and stereotyped. It also mentions how “to listen to some people is to believe there are no racial problems in the United Kingdom” which shows how it believes a minority view that is shown through tv programmes like Love Thy Neighbour might not give a true representation of the level of race relations and acceptance of other races. By using the sources and my own knowledge, I have come to the conclusion that since the Second World War race relations have improved due to British television. Source 13 highlights how even the young could acknowledge despite the differences in cultures white people are shown to be acceptant of other cultures in the media.
He also believes that homosexuality is not wrong. The acknowledgement of homosexuality is no longer debated, but due to the recent laws to recognize gay unions, the question is not if society should accept it, but how far our acceptance can go. Societal acceptance and respect for a person no matter who they are is something our society has strived for, however, legal acceptance of who person in this situation does not come as easily. Bennett successfully argues that legal acceptance for gay marriage should not be recognized due to our nation’s weak institution of marriage. Marriage solely being between a man and a women is something we have had for centuries, however, due to divorces and newer ways to have a family, our prestigious and “honorable estate” (Bennett 34) of marriage is weakened.
Each class was also very informative because we had sufficient time to examine and receive a fully detail information to grasp the concept of what the teacher was bringing across. We were given the advantage of expressing ourselves individually and as a result we were able to clarify any misunderstanding we had about the topic of discussion and give our view towards the discussion. The lab sections, on the other hand, were not as successful as I hoped. There was a merger between our class and another. Therefore, students were unable to get enough practice they deserve to understand the procedure completely.
Attending class in person is beneficial because you have interaction with the instructor and other students. This allows you time to ask the professor questions with immediate response compared to online classes where you have to wait for a response back, which could take twenty-four hours. Unlike online classes, traditional classes require a lot of time and could cost more money to attend because of the maintenance that’s required, so the college can continue being operational. Commuting becomes an issue for everyone who attends traditional college. However, face to face interaction can encourage max participation and increase learning in a proper setting.