“Critical Thinking in

Teacher Training Day 20.06.15 at IH Frankfurt

Language Training”Erin Esposito

INTRODUCTION

What is critical thinking?

Why to promote, develop, and integrate critical thinking in ELT?

How to create lessons with an element of critical thinking development?

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WHAT…

is critical thinking?

Not WHAT to think,

HOW to think

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WHY…

Is critical thinking important for education in the 21st Century?

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HOW….does critical thinking relate to language learning?

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HOW….does critical thinking relate to language learning?

LINGUISTICS 101:

Does language determine thought….

ORDoes thought determine language?

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TAKETE MALUMBA

A B

Write down the letter with the name you think goes with the object.

How many people think object A is Malumba?

Explain your choice to the person next to you.

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How can teachers promote and encourage critical thinking?

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How to introduce components of critical thinking in lesson planning - activities?

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Creative Thinking:

“Alternative uses for…”

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Visualization:

“Mind Mapping Culture”

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Debates

Problem-Solving Activities

Infographics

TED Talks

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Anything else?