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Critical Thinking Framework Foundations Coach
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Are you a well reasoned Critical Thinker?
How do you analyze that? What criteria do you adhere to in assessing your reasoning? What barriers derail your critical thinking? What characteristics are gained by taking command of your thinking?
We reason from the moment we open our eyes, every single day to make, produce, and build. The ability to reason is not proof that we are well reasoned critical thinkers. The "quality" of our reasoning is a foundational result that can be accomplished only in explicit practice through the stages of critical thinking. You need bring one thing to this Coaching session and that is:
"What problem or question at issue are you trying to solve?"
The Problem
The Paul/Elder theory recognized that throughout history, critical reasoning has been treated, on a whole, as superficial. We could all bring to the table our subjective preference for the way we analyze, assess, monitor, embody quality character traits to our person however, would our method suffice for all?
On the surface we could say that we are, and can, critically reason well however, when asked to explain in the areas of academia the depth of the concepts, principles, and tools of Thinking Critically; critical thinking is conceptually misunderstood or ignored.
The Framework
The Paul/Elder Framework for critical thinking was commissioned to combat this very problem at issue. The Paul/Elder Framework for Critical Thinking and it's indefeasable concepts, principles and tools will help you become a well cultivated critical thinker as we deeply understand the core parts of a whole that are present when we are reasoning through something well.
This foundational approach is "in and connected within" all subject, field, or domains where you want to increase the quality of your reasoning, which ultimately enhances the quality of your life.
It is not based on educational percentage fears, hype, or rote memorization; it is a matter of degree in which you embody the framework and "Intellectually Persevere" to your goal in a higher standard of learning which brings great encouragement as you build "Confidence in Reason".
The Result
As a Critical Thinking Foundations Coach I am dedicated to provide the Paul/Elder Critical Thinking Framework of concepts, principles, and tools to those whose purpose is to become a well-cultivated critical thinker to enhance the quality of reasoning in their life, resulting in self-actualization and happiness. This framework is being practiced and used in all educational and academic fields, personally and professionally, with the many trained ambassadors through the Foundation.
You will confidently be able to:
How do you analyze that? What criteria do you adhere to in assessing your reasoning? What barriers derail your critical thinking? What characteristics are gained by taking command of your thinking?
We reason from the moment we open our eyes, every single day to make, produce, and build. The ability to reason is not proof that we are well reasoned critical thinkers. The "quality" of our reasoning is a foundational result that can be accomplished only in explicit practice through the stages of critical thinking. You need bring one thing to this Coaching session and that is:
"What problem or question at issue are you trying to solve?"
The Problem
The Paul/Elder theory recognized that throughout history, critical reasoning has been treated, on a whole, as superficial. We could all bring to the table our subjective preference for the way we analyze, assess, monitor, embody quality character traits to our person however, would our method suffice for all?
On the surface we could say that we are, and can, critically reason well however, when asked to explain in the areas of academia the depth of the concepts, principles, and tools of Thinking Critically; critical thinking is conceptually misunderstood or ignored.
The Framework
The Paul/Elder Framework for critical thinking was commissioned to combat this very problem at issue. The Paul/Elder Framework for Critical Thinking and it's indefeasable concepts, principles and tools will help you become a well cultivated critical thinker as we deeply understand the core parts of a whole that are present when we are reasoning through something well.
This foundational approach is "in and connected within" all subject, field, or domains where you want to increase the quality of your reasoning, which ultimately enhances the quality of your life.
It is not based on educational percentage fears, hype, or rote memorization; it is a matter of degree in which you embody the framework and "Intellectually Persevere" to your goal in a higher standard of learning which brings great encouragement as you build "Confidence in Reason".
The Result
As a Critical Thinking Foundations Coach I am dedicated to provide the Paul/Elder Critical Thinking Framework of concepts, principles, and tools to those whose purpose is to become a well-cultivated critical thinker to enhance the quality of reasoning in their life, resulting in self-actualization and happiness. This framework is being practiced and used in all educational and academic fields, personally and professionally, with the many trained ambassadors through the Foundation.
You will confidently be able to:
- Analyze your thinking by using the Elements of Thought
- Assess the quality of your thinking by using Universal Intellectual Standards
- Have concern for the ego and sociocentric barriers that impede critical thinking and their destructive motives and pathways
- Embody the Intellectual characteristics (virtues) being mindful of their opposites.
- How they are brilliantly independent of each other as well as interconnected.
You will have unlimited access to many resources, videos, and thinker's guides to cultivate you as a ciritcal thinker for the duration of our 12 weeks together.
BONUS:
Once you attend and understand the Critical Thinking Foundations, you will be welcome to join the critical thinking study groups where we come together and discuss current events, book studies, and much more using the Critical Thinking Theory.
Ready to join me in protecting our greatest human asset, the ability to think for yourself using the Paul/Elder Critical Thinking framework that results in a spirit of Confidence in Reason? Let's talk!
Book a FREE upcoming date/time listed in the Packages section to the "Introduction to the Critical Thinking framework" or go straight to a FREE Discovery Call to see what time and schedule works best for you to start your journey of higher standard learning in 12 easy classes.
Packages
Speaking Engagement Discovery Call
Critical Thinking Foundations Speaking Engagement Booking
Testimonials
This is my testimony. I came to the Foundation for Critical Thinking in search of a reasoning framework. There are many forms of Critical Thinking resources out there yet none had produced a commissioned foundational framework that is indefeasable across any subject, field, or domain personally or professionally. This framework will assist in the detection of poor quality reasoning by providing the concepts, principles, and tools that take command of your thinking.
"Critical Thinking is Thinking about our Thinking while trying to improve our Thinking"
- Patricia Coone, Coach and Ambassador for "The Foundation for Critical Thinking"
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of Critical Thinking?
The most fundamental concept of critical thinking is simple and intuitive. All humans think. It is our nature to do so, but much of our thinking, left to itself, is biased, distorted, partial, uninformed or downright prejudiced. Unfortunately, shoddy thinking is costly, both in money and in quality of life. Critical Thinking begins, then, when we start thinking about our thinking with a view to improving it.
What does Critical Thinking entail?
Developing as a Critical Thinker entails explicitly focusing on the naturally occuring processes in your reasoning and learning to intervene in your poor-quality reasoning. It means developing a keen interest in how your mind moves cognitively from one idea to the another, in what causes these particular moves to occur rather than others, and in how to intervene in the process when flaws are uncovered in any of your thinking.
The Critical thinking approach is a self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. There is no test other than that which you choose to discover and test in yourself.
The Critical thinking approach is a self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. There is no test other than that which you choose to discover and test in yourself.
Who developed the Paul/Elder Critical Thinking Theory?
Dedication to the Paul/Elder Framework for Critical Thinking was developed by the late Dr. Richard Paul who was a leading proponent of critical thinking through his work and legacy, remaining a distinguished thinker in the field. He developed concepts, principles, and theory essential to a robust and fairminded conception of critical thinking. He founded the Center for Critical Thinking at Sonoma State University in 1980, followed by the Foundation for Critical Thinking. He developed concepts, principles, and theory essential to a robust and fairminded conception of critical thinking. He wrote eight books and more than 200 articles on the subject. He conducted extensive experimentation with teaching tactics and strategies, devising, among other things, novel ways to engage students in rigorous self-assessment.
Dr. Linda Elder is an educational psychologist and internationally recognized authority on critical thinking who has taught both psychology and critical thinking at the college level. She remains the President of the Foundation for Critical Thinking and the executive director of the Center for Critical Thinking for 25 years. She has a special interest in the relation of thought and emotion, as well as the stages of critical thinking development. Dr. Elder coauthored, with her long-time colleague Dr. Richard Paul, four books on critical thinking as well as 23 titles found in their Thinker's Guide Library.
Dr. Linda Elder is an educational psychologist and internationally recognized authority on critical thinking who has taught both psychology and critical thinking at the college level. She remains the President of the Foundation for Critical Thinking and the executive director of the Center for Critical Thinking for 25 years. She has a special interest in the relation of thought and emotion, as well as the stages of critical thinking development. Dr. Elder coauthored, with her long-time colleague Dr. Richard Paul, four books on critical thinking as well as 23 titles found in their Thinker's Guide Library.
What if I've already tried other thinking strategies and it didn't work?
That is a common problem that I had and we hear often when people come to The Foundation for Critical Thinking. There has not been a presentable Critical Thinking theory with a framework that has proved indefeasable than the Paul/Elder Framework for Critical Thinking. You will find that these Critical Thinking foundations will sustain you and be the framework you lean on continually for all reasoning.
How do I know if I'm ready for this?
I completely understand your question. I've been there.
You're ready if you're tired of being stuck on the same hamster wheel patterns of thought and know that if you are capable of getting up in the morning day after day, you are capable of a new discipline that will be the foundation in all other areas of your life. I have absolutely no doubt you will grasp the concept of the critical thinking tools in the first session.
As you embark on your critical thinking journey, consider this universal truth: whatever else you may be able to escape, you can never esacpe your thinking.
You're ready if you're tired of being stuck on the same hamster wheel patterns of thought and know that if you are capable of getting up in the morning day after day, you are capable of a new discipline that will be the foundation in all other areas of your life. I have absolutely no doubt you will grasp the concept of the critical thinking tools in the first session.
As you embark on your critical thinking journey, consider this universal truth: whatever else you may be able to escape, you can never esacpe your thinking.
What if I'm not sure this will work for MY specific situation?
When we look deeply into the Barriers that impede critical thinking, we need to learn about our natural tendency towards bad habits of thought and what we are striving for: good habits of thought. At whatever level you think, you need to recognize that you can learn to think better. Creative improvement is the end for which critical thinkers strive. The 12 sessions are built specifically to set realistic expectations to maintain momentum and excitement.
Is it really worth the investment?
I understand fully, the question posed to me was "Are you worth the investment?"
As a parent, our children paid anywhere from $100-$150 just for an application fee to get into College or University. At the foundation we believe that having the framework to reason well to apply to any subject, field, or domain should be the foundation of all learning personally and professionally.
This is a foundational long term personal investment that will, when taken seriously in practice, will enhance the quality of life in all areas.
In our study sessions you will see that "the quality of our life and that of what we produce, make, or build, depends precisely on the quality of our thought. Shoddy thinking is costly, both in money and in quality of life. Excellence in thought, however, must be systematically cultivated." (The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking ~ Concepts and Tools)
As a parent, our children paid anywhere from $100-$150 just for an application fee to get into College or University. At the foundation we believe that having the framework to reason well to apply to any subject, field, or domain should be the foundation of all learning personally and professionally.
This is a foundational long term personal investment that will, when taken seriously in practice, will enhance the quality of life in all areas.
In our study sessions you will see that "the quality of our life and that of what we produce, make, or build, depends precisely on the quality of our thought. Shoddy thinking is costly, both in money and in quality of life. Excellence in thought, however, must be systematically cultivated." (The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking ~ Concepts and Tools)
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! I offer payment plans for both Personal and Group packages to make this more accessible. You can pay in full or break into 2 monthly payments. I want you to invest in yourself without financial stress, so let's find a payment structure that works for you.
What's included in the program?
You'll get 12 sessions in 1-on-1 or Group coaching sessions, free access to the Critical thinking resources online for the full duration of our sessions, and between session support via email. Everything is desgined to give you the structure, accountability, and tools you need to become well cultivated critical thinkers.
In addition we will look at the
- 3 Kinds of Questions
- The Three levels of thought
- The Three Types of Character
- The Functions of the Mind
- Figuring out the "Logic of" anything
- How we develop Rational Capacities; Diminish your Irrational Capacities
Critical Thinking is a life long practice but results in deep self-actualization and happiness.
In addition we will look at the
- 3 Kinds of Questions
- The Three levels of thought
- The Three Types of Character
- The Functions of the Mind
- Figuring out the "Logic of" anything
- How we develop Rational Capacities; Diminish your Irrational Capacities
Critical Thinking is a life long practice but results in deep self-actualization and happiness.
How long is the program/package?
The program is ** 12 Sessions in length preferable weekly but no more than 2 per week. (**see note)
This gives us enough time to create real, lasting change - as aspiring critical thinkers we abhor superficial approaches. This will allow us to take the time to cultivate a deep understanding of the critical thinking concepts, principles, and tools.
**All Packages are 12 sessions and 60 minutes in length via Zoom.
1:1 Coaching: booked to your specific day and time.
Group Coaching: are preset appointments on certain days and times.
This gives us enough time to create real, lasting change - as aspiring critical thinkers we abhor superficial approaches. This will allow us to take the time to cultivate a deep understanding of the critical thinking concepts, principles, and tools.
**All Packages are 12 sessions and 60 minutes in length via Zoom.
1:1 Coaching: booked to your specific day and time.
Group Coaching: are preset appointments on certain days and times.
What's your coaching style/approach?
My approach is to be present, loyal, and encouraging while still knowing that action leads to becoming well cultivated critical thinkers ~ lest we deceive ourselves.
Action can only be achieved by a clear understanding of your goals, your non-negotiables, and being realistic about your timeline. Everyone works at a different pace so taking advantage of the FREE DISCOVERY CALL may be a right choice for you individually, even though I highly encourage group classes because we get so many examples from so many fields which builds great discussions for solid understanding of the concepts.
Or, bring a few friends and create your own date night.
Action can only be achieved by a clear understanding of your goals, your non-negotiables, and being realistic about your timeline. Everyone works at a different pace so taking advantage of the FREE DISCOVERY CALL may be a right choice for you individually, even though I highly encourage group classes because we get so many examples from so many fields which builds great discussions for solid understanding of the concepts.
Or, bring a few friends and create your own date night.
What if I need to reschedule a session?
Life happens! Just give me at least 24 hours notice and we'll reschedule. If you need to cancel with less notice, we'll work it out on a case-by-case basis, though last-minute cancellations may forfeit that session depending on the circumstances. This will all be disclosed in your contract.
Do you offer a free consulation/discovery call?
Yes! I offer a FREE 30 minute Discovery call where we'll discuss your goals, challenges, and whether we're a good fit to work together. There's no pressure or obligation - just an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to go. If it feels right for both of us, we'll talk about next steps.
Do you work with people outside of your location/timezone?
Yes! I am able to work with clients all over the world. All sessions are virtual via Zoom, and I'm happy to find a time that works across time zones. I'm based in MDT Alberta, Canada (GMT-6) and typically coach between 9am to 4pm.
What if I want to continue working together after the program ends?
Many clients choose to continue to engage in critical thinking within the Critical Thinking Study group. We meet every 2 weeks and engage in current events, book studies, and many self-actualizing insights using the critical thinking foundations. But, if you prefer a more personal collaboration, I'm here to support you as long as it's valuable.
What happens if we're not a good fit?
If after our discovery call we both don't feel like it's a good fit, I'll be honest with you and I hope you'll do the same. I want you to work with someone who's right for your needs, If that's not me, I'm happy to point you in another direction if I can.
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