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Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills: A Workshop Overview

This workshop, led by Margot Bowes and Anne McKay from the University of Auckland, focuses on critical thinking in essay writing and analytical skills. Participants will explore past examination questions, including a detailed review of a 2007 question on fitness crazes, and learn to structure essays effectively. Session activities involve group discussions around a selected image using a critical thinking model, allowing students to reflect on their learning while brainstorming ideas for essay topics. The workshop aims to strengthen students' understanding of key concepts and improve their academic writing skills.

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Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills: A Workshop Overview

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  1. Trends, Events and Issues Margot Bowes University of Auckland Anne McKay Team Solutions Natasha Hemara Team Solutions

  2. Workshop overview • Session 1 - Introduction to Critical Thinking Model • Session 2 - Examination of 2007 question • Session 3 - Scholarship Question - Essay structure • Wrap up

  3. Session 1 • Between a few of you choose a picture that is available • Using your chosen picture (and using the critical thinking model) discuss the questions on the right hand side of your sheet

  4. What have you studied this year for 3.5 (90743)?

  5. What are the key ideas/points/concepts you have learnt this year?

  6. Session 2 • In groups reading through past paper (2007) Fitness Crazes • Expert Jigsaw of different roles

  7. Session 3 • Read through the question • In your groups use the sheet provided to brainstorm possible ideas for an essay • Record your ideas

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