Introduction

Is Every Gifted Student a Critical Thinker?

How Do You Teach Gifted Students To Think Critically? 1) Analysis 2) Attention to Detail 3) Awareness (Self, Others, World) 4) Independent Judgment/Perspective In order to generate a classroom atmosphere with critical and creative problem-solving, all participants must possess an open mind, maintain levels of respect/tolerance/patience, and willingly become risk-takers. The teacher’s role is that of a facilitator and a guide, role model, risk-taker, and a questioner (both dynamic and thought-provoking) moving students beyond the standards. The teacher must remain cognizant of the paths that will lead towards intellectual growth, as well as opportunities for next steps (future).
 * If every student needs to be taught how to think critically-What Makes a Critical Thinker? ** [[image:clc-criticalthinking/big_ideas.jpg width="190" height="149" align="right"]]
 * Setting the Stage- ** [[image:clc-criticalthinking/convergence.jpg width="94" height="76"]]
 * Teacher’s Role- ** [[image:clc-criticalthinking/contribution.jpg width="73" height="89"]]

Goal-
No one person solves all the problems in a classroom; critical and creative thinking does not solely take place in isolation, and therefore, should remain a collaborative effort when appropriate.