Activity 3- Critical thinking

Critical thinkers make assertions based on solid evidence and sound logic. In order for our students to learn content, intellectual engagement is crucial. All students must do their own thinking, their own construction of knowledge. Competent teachers must be cognizant of this and as a result, they must focus on questions, readings and activities that stimulate the mind to take ownership of key concepts and principles underlying the subject. Too often teachers of Social Studies fail to teach students to think critically and the end result is that students tend to dislike the subject because of boredom. This topic has provided me with additional knowledge and skills that are  necessary for teaching my Social Studies students to think critically.