“ Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think ” -Albert Einstein.
Critical Thinking
I have designed my courses to promote 'critical thinking' because I view critical thinking as a way of life. Through critical thinking we become aware of and question the common-sense notions that govern our thinking and communication. As a result, we discover how our society is part of a more powerful system that feeds on the easy manipulation of ignorant masses. The system needs people to believe in and adhere to the common-sense notions that bind them together because that helps the power structure stay in place. Critical thinking helps us identify the power structure and realize that things are not as they seem to be. This realization helps fuel change and growth.
Japanese school education has a reputation of steering students' thinking in one direction, often emphasizing 'what' to think rather than 'how' to think. This makes it easier for students to accept common sense notions rather than question them, hence reducing their willingness to change, which can hamper the growth of the individual and ultimately the society. |
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