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| Which subject | Personal development |
| What topic | Critical thinking |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Critical Thinking
Suitable for all grades
Personal Development
20 students
This lesson aligns with the UK national curriculum by promoting skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication, as stated in the Personal Development guidelines.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 5 minutes | Discuss what critical thinking is and its relevance in everyday decision-making. |
| 2 | Importance of Critical Thinking | 5 minutes | Engage students in a brief discussion on why critical thinking is important in life. |
| 3 | Strategies for Critical Thinking | 10 minutes | Introduce strategies (e.g., questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence). |
| 4 | Group Activity | 7 minutes | Students form groups to analyze a scenario handout, applying critical thinking strategies. |
| 5 | Class Discussion | 3 minutes | Brief discussion to share insights from group activity without presentations. |
| 6 | Summary and Reflection | 3 minutes | Recap the key points of the lesson and prompt students to reflect on what they learned. |
Students will complete a journal entry reflecting on a recent decision they made and analyze it using the critical thinking strategies discussed in class. The journal entries will be submitted at the next lesson for teacher review, but no student will be required to present it aloud.