Question

how does critical thinking play a part in studies during a course

Answer 1

Solution: Critical thinking as the name suggests is thinking critically, that is analysing as well as thinking logically and rationally to arrive to better conclusions and results than those who do things without thinking. Critical thinking is something which increases interest and curiosity in absolutely anything and everything. A critical thinker is much aware of the risks and benefits associated with any decision as he has thought too much and explore many options for the same. Critical thinking is logical which means that all the facts and figures related to any big decision or project are considered.

For a student studying in a course, critical thinking plays a crucial role.

• Critical thinking enables the student to be a quick problem solver as thinking critically boosts up the problem solving abilities of a person
• The student can think of all possible ways, this may also be defined as the mind is open towards all ways and options.
• Decision making abilities are enhanced since when a student thinks of a way of solving a problem or plans a way of doing his/her project he makes decision for himself/herself and also becomes independent.
• Critical thinking gives an opportunity to explore to new ideas and new things. When a student is critically thinking and logically analysing things, he/she can explore many new fields and topics which he/she may not be aware before.
• Critical thinking is a skill not everyone can learn or have. It is the ability to think, learn and then act according to the decisions made up by thinking critically. For a student studying in a course, his/her awareness, activeness of his/her mind affects the performance.
• A critical thinker is able to find optimal solutions to many problems because his way of thinking is different from others.

A student who is a critical thinker acts and takes more efficient steps rather than a student who just do things without thinking. Therefore critical thinking plays a very important role.