Professional Certificate in Teaching Critical Thinking Skills · Topic Diagram

Foundations of Critical Thinking

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  root((Foundations of Critical Thinking))
    Critical Thinking Base
      Philosophical base
      Psychological base
    Core Cognitive Skills
      Logical reasoning
      Metacognitive control
    Pedagogical Strategies
      Socratic questioning
      Argument mapping
    Assessment Frameworks
      Formative rubrics
      Summative tasks

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  root((Foundations of Critical Thinking))
    Critical Thinking Base
      Philosophical base
      Psychological base
    Core Cognitive Skills
      Logical reasoning
      Metacognitive control
    Pedagogical Strategies
      Socratic questioning
      Argument mapping
    Assessment Frameworks
      Formative rubrics
      Summative tasks

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