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I think for most people critical thinking is something you either have or you don't have. However, they teach critical thinking at my school. Or they think they do anyway. There are books out there about critical thinking and reading one of those may help you understand what critical thinking is. Beyond that...I really think the only way to develop critical thinking skills is to practice using them.
I generally believe critical skills can be developed.
As a preceptor and charge nurse, I wish it was something I could give away, and it does seem that some have it and some don't. But I have to allow everyone their time, and that's what I'm there for.
I still develop my critical thinking day by day. Learning from each new experience.
Never let your guard down.
you develop critical thinking skills--- You are NOT BORN WITH THEM....YOU ARE BORN WITH POTENTIAL (or in another word: INTELLIGENCE...that's all it is, potential). What you DO with "potential"...is up to you.......the more you use your potential, the more developed it becomes. Critical thinking is developed over time and with practice. Use it or lose it.
RodeoLP
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Are critical thinking skills something you either have or you don't or can it be developed? If so what can I do to develop it before classes start in January? Thanks