Thinking skills

By
Kanchan Tolani
Thinking skills
 Thinking Skills are mental processes we use to do
things like: solve problems, make decisions, ask
questions, construct plans, evaluate ideas, organize
information and create objects. There are many
frameworks of thinking including Bloom's Taxonomy,
DeBono's thinking tools and Lipman's modes.
 We can improve our thinking skills by understanding
specific types of thinking, how they work, and
practicing to improve our thinking abilities.
If we become more conscious about those skills, we
become better as a person, family member, and
worker.
Types Of Thinking Skills

 Analytical thinking
 Practical thinking
 Critical thinking
 Creative thinking.
Analytical thinking

 Analysis of the facts is required to prove or

disprove the hypotheses
 Analysis provides an understanding of issues
and drivers behind the problem
 Analytical Thinking follows the scientific
approach to problem solving…
 Problem

Solution Hypothesis

Analysis Facts
Practical thinking

 Practical thinking is defined as considering ways to

adapt to your environment, or changing your
environment to fit you, so that you are able to pursue a
goal. Practical sense is sometimes referred to as street
smarts or common sense.
Critical thinking

 Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and

rationally, understanding the logical connection between
ideas.
 In essence, critical thinking requires you to use your
ability to reason. It is about being an active learner
rather than a passive recipient of information.
Critical thinking

Someone with critical thinking skills can:

 Understand the links between ideas.
 Determine the importance and relevance of arguments
and ideas.
 Recognize, build and appraise arguments.
 Identify inconsistencies and errors in reasoning.
 Approach problems in a consistent and systematic way.
 Reflect on the justification of their own assumptions,
beliefs and values.
Creative thinking

 Ability to produce something new through imaginative

skill, whether a new solution to a problem, a new
method or device, or a new artistic object or form.
 The term generally refers to a richness of ideas and
originality of thinking.
 Creative thinking is essential for any organization to
prevent stagnation and to keep the business moving
forward. The process of creative thinking is not always
easy, and some stimulation may be necessary. You can
use a few techniques to aid the process, and it can be
beneficial to get as many of your workers as possible
involved to provide exposure to a wide variety of ideas.
Thank You