07-09-2015, 12:58 PM
I've noted several times here and elsewhere my frustration with lack of critical thinking and my desire that it be focused upon in academics.
I don't think you're full of shit; you're just making an observation based on your experience. I was just curious about your observation because I really don't know if people are more or less able to think critically than ever before and it is something that I've pondered.
I'm not sure if thinking critically is really something that can be taught, or if instead it's something that just isn't encouraged enough, inside and outside of the classroom.
I do know that some curriculum designed to encourage and promote critical thinking unfortunately gets trashed/rejected quickly because a lot of parents do not want their children thinking differently about things than they do.
I don't think you're full of shit; you're just making an observation based on your experience. I was just curious about your observation because I really don't know if people are more or less able to think critically than ever before and it is something that I've pondered.
I'm not sure if thinking critically is really something that can be taught, or if instead it's something that just isn't encouraged enough, inside and outside of the classroom.
I do know that some curriculum designed to encourage and promote critical thinking unfortunately gets trashed/rejected quickly because a lot of parents do not want their children thinking differently about things than they do.