Understanding

Local Networks

1. Critical Thinking
2. Methods of
Decision-Making
Lesson 1: Nature of Critical Analysis and
Different Critical Thinking Skills
and Attitudes

Lesson 2: Methods of Decision-Making

1. Strategic Analysis
2. Intuitive Thinking
 NETWORK
1. An openwork fabric or structure in which cords, threads, or
wires cross at regular intervals.

2. Something resembling an openwork fabric or

structure in form or concept, especially:

a. A system of lines or channels that cross or interconnect: a

network of railroads.

b. A complex, interconnected group or system: an

espionage network.

c. An extended group of people with similar interests

or concerns who interact and remain in informal
contact for mutual assistance or support.
Local Network
Dimension
I. OBJECTIVES:

1. Gain powerful tools and effective skills

2. Enable to make sound judgements and

correct decision-making.

3. Analyse Local network as major Trend in

the 21st Century.

4. Apply problem-solving skills and decision-

making tools.
 MISCONCEPTION ABOUT
CRITICAL THINGKING

1. Critical thinking is nothing

but the activity of criticism

2. Critical thinking is nothing

but logical thinking

3.Critical thinking is nothing

but the formal study of some
formal reasoning skills.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CRITICAL
THINKING

1. Critical thinking is concerned with

correct reasoning.

2. Critical thinking deals with

the coherence of the
structure of reasoning and
the relevance of the content
reasoning.

b. Logical thinking is solely

concerned with the correctness
of structure of reasoning
3. Critical Thinking is Important in Decision-Making

includes the study of some formal reasoning skills such

as the skill of evaluating arguments.

Simple and complicated matters

Practical and theoretical levels
Subjective or objective issues.

4. Critical Thinking as Good Thinking

Strategic Thinking

The idea is that if we regard thinking as a kind of tool

or instrument , then it is good if we are able to achieve a
certain goal for which we decide to use it.
a. Creative or innovative thinking. The most appropriate
form of thinking for generating new insights, novel
approaches, fresh perspective.

b. Meditative thinking. Most appropriate form of thinking

for acquiring sense of inner peace and spiritual insights
about human existence.

c. Instinctive thinking. It is a form of thinking for situations

that require quick decisions especially in the light of
insufficient information.
 Critical
Thinking
Skill

Interpretation

Analysis
Self-
Regulation

Inference
Explanation

Evaluation
 Truth seeking

Systematic

Inquisitive

Critical
Thinking
Open-minded Attitudes Confident
in
reasoning

Analytical Judicious
 Defining Critical Thinking

Smith (2003) It is a form of higher order thinking

consciously controlled reflective thinking thought that
draws on, but can be distinguished from, lower-order
cognitive processes like perception, attention and
memory.

Ennis (1991) defines critical thinking as “reasonably

reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what is to
believe or do”

Egan (2005) defines critical thinking in the light of its

important role in problem-solving and decision-making.
 Critical Thinking is the methodical analysis of
reasoning. It is about understanding the implications of
inputs (data) and influences (bias) to the reasoning
process.

1. allows us to take control of our thinking rather than

it become hijacked by convenience.

2. Critical thinkers ensures that they think the

greatest clarity and precision of which they are capable.

3. Critical thinkers take the time necessary for making

excellent decisions.

4. Critical thinkers seek first to understand situation

before reaching conclusion.
 PERFORMANCE TASK

1. Make a presentation of a historical figure who you

consider to be the epitome (the ideal representative) of a
critical thinker.

2. Enumerate his/her characteristics that make him/her a

critical thinker.

3. Give situations or events in his/her life when he/she

demonstrated critical thinking.
 Chapter II:
UNDERSTANDING LOCAL
NETWORKS

I. Critical Thinking
II. Methods of Decision-Making
Strategic Analysis
Intuitive Thinking