Hi Jackie,

 

Very interesting discussion.  As trainers, or even mentors, I wonder how
much we really influence  others  in the process of critical thinking.  I
suspect that we can greatly influence how people think, and not just at the
emotional side.  I think of the farmer who sends his son out to do a task,
knowing that it is not the task that he is interested in seeing done, but
seeing how the son will use problem solving and critical thinking to get the
job done.  As instructors, we can not control how a person will think, but
can we influence their thinking for the better?  What about multiple input
to insure that a bias is not imposed?  Maybe professional development should
focus on the influence we can have in the process of critical thinking?
What do you think? 

 

Jeff Brown

Alpha Computer Training and Consulting

(902)956-2600

E-mail: info at alphacomputer.ca

www.alphacomputer.ca

 

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[mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Taylor,
Jackie
Sent: July-11-08 4:09 PM
To: The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2265] Critical Thinking in Professional
Development

 

Dear Colleagues,

This has been a fascinating discussion and I am working on a draft
compilation of the wide range of ways we've said that we understand critical
thinking, strategies for critical thinking and student involvement, along
with links to threads of discussion sorted by theme.

 

In the meantime I'd like to call our attention to a point Phillip made and a
question Cynthia raised:

 

What are the implications are for professional development? Do we promote
critical exploration of issues in professional development and if so, how? 

 

I welcome your thoughts.

 

Best, Jackie

 

Jackie Taylor, List Moderator, jataylor at utk.edu 

 

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