ATLs - Thinking Skills

What is the purpose of practicing careful observation?

• To recognize problems.

• To make connections between disciplines.

• To identify trends and forecast possibilities.

• To interpret data.

What is an unstated assumption (假设)?

• An assumption that is explicitly known.

• An assumption that is not explicitly said or stated.

• An assumption that is always bad.

• An assumption that is always good.

Why is it important to consider ideas from multiple perspectives?

• To maintain one's current knowledge base.

• Promote objectivity (推动客观性)

• Stimulating creativity (促进创造力)

• Fostering collaboration (鼓励合作精神)

What is an important aspect of creative thinking (创造性思维)?

• Identifying obstacles and challenges.

• Testing generalizations and conclusions.

• Generating metaphors and analogies.

• Interpreting data.

What does flexible thinking involve?

• Considering multiple alternatives, including unlikely or impossible ones.

• Making guesses and asking "what if" questions.

• Creating novel solutions to authentic problems.

• Generating metaphors and analogies.

How do you make connections between subject groups and disciplines?

• Ask your teachers to make the connections for you.

• Identify shared concepts.

• Engage in discussions, seminars or groups that bring together people from different disciplines.

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Challenging Assumptions or Beliefs:

Assumption or belief: Homework is not good.

What are some evidence or counterarguments would you need to consider in order to challenge this common assumption or belief?

Write down at least two counterarguments.