Volume : 3, Issue : 3, MAR 2017

CRITICAL THINKING – A ROAD TO POSITIVE WELLBEING

Smt. Nagamani Krishnamurthy, Dr. S.K. Tripathi

Abstract

Children of the present generation face the difficulty of knowledge explosion and intelligence with a lack of skill sets to handle both. They need to be trained with skills which will empower them to perceive, analyse and understand situations, think critically and choose appropriately and lead a contented life with positive well-being. Several researchers have worked towards understanding how humans can develop the mindset to do this and achieve positive well-being. This paper is based on Howard Garner’s Project Zero which uses thinking routines to nurture thinking dispositions in young children. The paper focuses on nurturing critical thinking dispositions which may lead to positive well-being.

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