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The below definition of critical thinking is the purpose of your training in class. Please examine yourselves every now and then.

• A ability to raise important questions and explore alternatives.
• A keen sense of wht is missing or needed to solve a problem.
• An ability to deal with complexity and to form hypothses.
• A sensitivity to the background of an issue.
• A knack for separating important information from material that is less relevant.
• A healthy skepticism and a corresponding ability ans willingness to test one's own theories.
• An appreciation for intuition and inspires hunches.
• A willingness to challenge and be changed.
• Respect and openess towards differing opinions and viewpoints.
• An ear for what others are saying and an ability to step into another person's shoes.

Quate from Advanced  StudioClassroom Magazine Vol.10,2005, p.36)