WCSD Critical Thinking Philosophy

 We believe our primary purpose is to prepare students to become competent, humane critical thinkers who employ sound reasoning to make decisions and solve problems. We believe that competent critical thinkers are effective, innovative, and self-directed learners
 
    • who can see both sides of an issue
    • who are open to new evidence, even when that evidence contradicts personal beliefs or ideas
    • who reason dispassionately
    • who demand that claims be backed by evidence
    • who deduce and infer conclusions from available facts in order to make sound decisions
    • who solve problems
 
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