How will your teens tell fact from fiction in social media posts and recognize bias in news sources? How can they think for themselves in a world that's trying to convince them to think like everyone else? At a time when we're flooded with contradictory information and opinions, critical-thinking skills are more important than ever. Students need practical resources to develop their ability to think well in an age of information overload. This accessible workbook teaches them to develop valuable insights by responding to thought-provoking questions. The engaging exercises help teens and preteens expand their perspectives, skillfully navigate thorny issues, identify misinformation, and become more comfortable with dissent and differences of opinion. Becoming a Critical Thinker gives teens the essential set of tools they need to escape groupthink and misinformation while becoming wise, curious learners in the digital age.
Becoming a Critical Thinker : A Workbook to Help Students Think Well in an Age of Disinformation