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Resource for introducing parents to critical thinking.

"If you want to succeed in 21st Century business you need to become a critical thinker. Roger Martin of the Rotman School of Management figured this out a decade ago and as dean, has been working to transform his school's business curriculum with greater emphasis on critical thinking skills."

The idea that there is a growing necessity to think broadly and differently to be successful is not limited to progressive educators. It is a concept that is understood and embraced even in…especially in…corporate America too. jf

Question assumptions. Critical thinkers are inquisitive and look to find the what and the why behind every proposition.Adopt different perspectives. Take advantage of the genders and cultures represented in today's diverse ... landscape.See potential. Assumption-busting and harnessing multiple perspectives are deductive skills. Critical thinkers should also have a creative bent that allows them to see opportunities where others see obstacles.Managing ambiguity … you need to get comfortable with operating in an environment where change is constant and rapid decisions are required.In a world of growing uncertainty one thing is certain; we will need sharp critical thinkers who can size up the situation, realize the potential where others may not, and seize opportunities through prompt decision-making.

"PBL can create engaging learning for all students, but that depth of learning requires careful, specific design. Part of this engagement is the element of critical thinking. Complex problem solving and higher-order thinking skills, coupled with other elements such as authenticity, voice, and choice, create an engaging context for learning."

A good piece on why Constructivist methods like Critical Skills are a good idea.

I like the way this shakes up my thinking- but I want something like it for Critical Skills.