Measuring Critical Thinking in Education

Making Thinking Visible in Education

Main Themes:

• The need for measurable learning outcomes: Educational objectives must be specific and observable to be effectively taught and assessed.
• Translating thinking into action: Cognitive processes like "critical thinking" must be broken down into concrete skills and demonstrated through observable actions or outputs.
• The power of Bloom's Taxonomy: Utilizing Bloom's Taxonomy verbs helps define measurable learning outcomes and encourages students to reflect on their learning process more deeply.
• Moving beyond "I don't understand": Empowering students to articulate their learning challenges using specific language can lead to more effective learning and teaching.