Critical Thinking
Issued by
Hope College
Authorized by
Education Design Lab
Critical thinking in the 21st century includes the capacity to reason logically and rigorously. Effective critical thinkers exhibit four core sub-competencies: gather and assess relevant information; identify patterns; question assumptions; and draw well-reasoned conclusions.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
Skills
Earning Criteria
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The recipient of this badge has a strong understanding of critical thinking and its applications in the workplace.
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The recipient of this badge has successfully applied their critical thinking skills, and the associated sub-competencies in a professional environment.
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The recipient of this badge has demonstrated the ability to gather & assess relevant information, identify patterns, question assumptions and draw conclusions.