CRITICAL THINKING
EDU0CRT
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are introduced to the principles of critical thinking through a diverse range of issues and arguments drawn from the humanities and social sciences. The subject is organised into four modules, each theoretically framed by a different disciplinary area, providing opportunities to develop, transfer and apply the metacognitive skills of critical analysis and creative problem solving. Students are encouraged to engage with a range of differing viewpoints, to question received knowledge and to recognise higher order thinking. Through a range of assessment tasks that emphasise analysis and argument, students develop capacity for reasoning, argument construction, oral presentation and academic writing.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 0 - Enabling Program
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course (ETEPB or ETEPM or ETEPS or ETEPWor ETEPK) Tertiary Enabling Program
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Antipodean Perspectives | Recommended | Beilharz, Peter and Hogan, Trevor (eds) (2nd ed) | OUP, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND |
| Readings | Critical Thinking: A Student's Introduction | Recommended | Bassham, Irwin, Nardone & Wallace ((2013) (5th ed) | MCGRAW HILL |
| Readings | Doing Critical Literacy | Recommended | Janks, Hilary (2013) | ROUTLEDGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To define the nature of critical thinking and identify the steps in the process.
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- n/a
02. To understand the link between critical thinking and knowledge creation in the academic context.
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- n/a
03. To thoughtfully consider opinions and respond critically and analytically.
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- n/a
04. To recognise bias and stereotypes and the way these can influence our thinking.
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- n/a
05. To evaluate and analyse different texts, media and academic sources for legitimacy, credibility, reliability and appropriateness.
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- n/a
06. To create and present a well-constructed, coherent and informed argument in written and/or oral form.
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Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Week 31-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
31
-
46
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative presentation (750 words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Group oral presentation | 10 | 01 | |
| Research assignment (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 02 | |
| Two one hour exams | 50 | 03 | |
| Writing task (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 04 | |
| Written comprehension task (250 words equivalent) | 5 | 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2018, Week 31-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
31
-
46
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative presentation (750 words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Group oral presentation | 10 | 01 | |
| Research assignment (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 02 | |
| Two one hour exams | 50 | 03 | |
| Writing task (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 04 | |
| Written comprehension task (250 words equivalent) | 5 | 05, 06 |
Broadmeadows, 2018, Week 31-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
31
-
46
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative presentation (750 words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Group oral presentation | 10 | 01 | |
| Research assignment (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 02 | |
| Two one hour exams | 50 | 03 | |
| Writing task (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 04 | |
| Written comprehension task (250 words equivalent) | 5 | 05, 06 |
Broadmeadows, 2018, Week 10-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
10
-
25
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 25
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative presentation (750 words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Group oral presentation | 10 | 01 | |
| Research assignment (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 02 | |
| Two one hour exams | 50 | 03 | |
| Writing task (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 04 | |
| Written comprehension task (250 words equivalent) | 5 | 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2018, Week 31-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
31
-
46
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative presentation (750 words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Group oral presentation | 10 | 01 | |
| Research assignment (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 02 | |
| Two one hour exams | 50 | 03 | |
| Writing task (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 04 | |
| Written comprehension task (250 words equivalent) | 5 | 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2018, Week 31-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
31
-
46
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative presentation (750 words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Group oral presentation | 10 | 01 | |
| Research assignment (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 02 | |
| Two one hour exams | 50 | 03 | |
| Writing task (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 04 | |
| Written comprehension task (250 words equivalent) | 5 | 05, 06 |