Critical Thinking A learning environment must provide the opportunity for adults to consider the strengths and weaknesses of opposing views. Evaluate a wide range of alternatives when making decisions. The atmosphere of the learning environment should he one of collaborative inquiry by the members. The learning environment must reflect probing questions by the members. Adult learners should engage in exploratory dialogue with themselves or others, proposing ideas and translating subject matter insights and evidence into reflective thought.
Members identify implications of actions.
A learning environment in which generalizations are challenged facilitates critical thinking. A Critical Thinker Goes through a problem. Takes a big problem and separates it into smaller, easier to manipulate, parts. Learns from mistakes. Accepts the viewpoints of others.