Objectives and competences

Goals:

• develop attitudes of active and intervening observer
• ponder new ideas and concepts
• reflect in a more structured, comprehensive and profound way
• take an active role that enables the creation of a more engaging and effective teaching-learning environment
• communicate authentically, which includes learning to express your point of view clearly and listening carefully to different points of view, striving to gain a deep understanding of them
• interact with the environment in a conscious and lucid way

Skills:

• think with an open mind
• know how to deal with complex issues
• formulate questions clearly and precisely
• identify relevant information
• identify assumptions, implications and consequences
• reflect and evaluate with strict criteria
• communicate effectively

Teaching Methodologies

The methodology is based on active learning (action-thinking-action) that encourages reflection and group discussion on different topics.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Critical Thinking
• Recognizing Arguments
• Basic Logical Concepts