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The Critical Thinking Process

You should be aware that none of us think critically all the time.

Sometimes we think in almost any way but critically, for example when our

self-control is affected by anger, grief or joy or when we are feeling just plain

‘bloody minded’.

On the other hand, the good news is that, since our critical thinking ability

varies according to our current mindset, most of the time we can learn to improve

our critical thinking ability by developing certain routine activities and applying

them to all problems that present themselves.

Once you understand the theory of critical thinking, improving your critical

thinking skills takes persistence and practice.

Try this simple exercise to help you to start thinking critically.

Think of something that someone has recently told you. Then ask yourself

the following questions.

Exercise 2. Ask students to imagine as if they were in a business

meeting. They should argue their points of view in the situation. Ask them to

discuss the following question:

How do you understand “Gather and marshal pertinent (relevant) information”? marshal - to bring together or organize people or things in order to achieve a particular aim The fighting in the city followed reports of the rebels marshalling their forces in the countryside. The company is marshalling its forces/resources for a long court case. They had marshalled an armada of 1000 boats and a squadron of 70 aircraft to help clear up the oil. It is unlikely that the rebels will be able to marshal as much firepower as the government troops.

As a follow up stage give some time to students to review the below

information and let them share their understanding about how the Speaking

Test is scored.