Helping the students to develop critical thinking skills
I enjoyed being able to identify more clearly what is a critical thinker. Regarding how I will apply what I have learned, I plan to have my students analyze the kitchen workflow and suggest ways to improve and increase efficiency. Throughout the sanitation unit, students will be able to identify potential hazards in the kitchen and take appropriate measures to correct them. Students can apply their critical thinking to recipe creation while evaluating recipes for needed adjustments based on personal preference and dietary restrictions. While creating menus, students can analyze the nutritional content, cost, and flavor profiles of different dishes to create a well-balanced menu.
Critical thinking is much more difficult to cultivate than discipline. Critical thinking can save lives. Discipline is the aptitude to be a critical thinker. In our healthcare setting, new nurse are finding it difficult to think critically more so when they are in a code situation. I think it is important for all educational system to begin teaching critically to students to prevent the embarrassment when college students graduate, apply for a job, and do not know how to answer a critical thinking question during the interview.
It is up to the instructor to guide reasoning. Some students want to complete the course and go home. If you allow the environment to become safe and stimulating it sets the stage for critical thinking
El pensamiento crítico debe ser impulsado en las aulas y las instituciones educativas en mayor medida.
