Volume 23, Issue 3, Spring 2004
The Social Dimension of Critical Thinking
Steve Cady
Pages 33-36
Integrating Critical Thinking into Daily Life
Learners who are first introduced to the process of critical thinking frequently experience a paradigm shift in their own thinking. However, such a major transition in one’s pattern of thinking may present
difficulties when applying newly acquired critical thinking skills in social contexts. Learners may lack the confidence required for engaging in intellectual discourse, placing inhibitions on their using critical thinking. This article suggests several ways in which critical thinkers may more effectively and confidently use their skills in daily conversation.