Critical Thinking

Discussion and Analysis of a problem facing students attending PCCC.

Overview
A paragraph stating what the student has selected as a problem concerning students attending PCCC. Describe the five sampling methods. Students will have to choose one sampling method to collect data. . Describe the procedure to gather data collection. Organize the data as a frequency table with 4 classes. Describe the information they have gathered. Evaluate the evidence. Draw conclusions from the gathered evidence and pose solutions. Weigh advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. Choose and implement the best alternative.

Details
• Objectives/Goals: Choosing a problem as a PCCC student; Method of collecting data for the assignment, including which sampling method works better for their problem.
• Steps/ procedures: Visit the writing center in framing the question properly.
• Create a form to collect data.
• Write a rough draft.
• Submit to e-tutoring.
• Re-visit the writing center for a better understanding of the recommendations from the tutoring center.
• Create the formal paper.
• Submit for evaluation.
• Upload into e-folio after completion.

Requirements
Submit the returned draft from e-tutoring for credit.

Hand-in the appropriate signed form from the writing center for credit.

As a pre-writing activity, you can note the following information

Sources of Evidence
A rule of thumb is at least one source per page of the paper. Multiple arguments are likely to come from different sources.

Give the writing assignment in MLA/APA format. If you want students to consider the credibility and authority of the source, an annotated bibliography is a good way to do that.

Arguments Found
Hypothesis (argument) and relevant supporting facts
Minimally, there must be one opposing hypothesis and relevant supporting facts for second source.

Interpretation
Based on your interpretation of the evidence, select the argument that is your thesis. As part of your defense of that hypothesis, address the weaknesses of the counter argument.

Critical Thinking

Tantamount to knowledge acquisition in education is development of the ability to think critically and learn independently. For this discussion answer the following questions:

Why is critical thinking imperative in health care?

What teaching strategies could you use to promote (or let participants practice) critical thinking?

Explore the online library for resources on metacognition (or meta-cognition) which, simply put, is thinking about your thinking. Use scholarly resources within the past 5 years if possible

How will you help your learners develop their metacognitive skills?
Please cite all sources

Critical Thinking

Tantamount to knowledge acquisition in education is development of the ability to think critically and learn independently. For this discussion answer the following questions:

Why is critical thinking imperative in health care?

What teaching strategies could you use to promote (or let participants practice) critical thinking?

Explore the online library for resources on metacognition (or meta-cognition) which, simply put, is thinking about your thinking. Use scholarly resources within the past 5 years if possible

How will you help your learners develop their metacognitive skills?
Please cite all sources