In this lesson, you will view two presentations, one on Western education and one on critical thinking.
You will find the two presentations at the links below. Click on the View link at the top of each presentation and then on Present:
These are the presentations:
1. A brief guide to Western education:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uGjuBu2oSc32EmOmDpF1HNUVMGfOsRJv8ldDlNWP2Qk/edit?usp=sharing
2. Critical thinking in Western education:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eU_avqHMHU7xSfUD1QxxSi8DpQgHspPhKqg4z0IX37c/edit?usp=sharing
Please answer the following questions:
a. What are the main features of education in "traditional society?"
b. How important is memorization in Western education?
c. In Western education is knowledge a goal or a tool?
d. Name three things that are important for Western students to do.
e. What is "critical thinking?"
f. If the first step in critical thinking is to ask a good question, what are the next three steps?
g. In critical thinking, who makes the final decision, you or your professor?
i. How did the Bereans in Acts show critical thinking?