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Critical Thinking 101 Course Validation

Requirements Validation Checklist

Course Topic and Structure

Topic: Critical Thinking (thinking independently, navigating fake news, taking other perspectives into consideration, managing emotions in discourse)
Total Duration: 3 hours
Format: Text-based with interactive elements and infographics suggestions
Modules: 10 lessons, each 20 minutes long

Course Objectives

Define “good enough” level performance for beginners in critical thinking
Identify core competencies and subskills needed for critical thinking
Develop structured learning path with introduction, eight lessons, and capstone
Identify and design supplementary materials relevant to critical thinking

Instructional Design

Introduction connects learners personally to the topic
Each lesson focuses on a single subskill or concept
Lessons build upon previous content
Final lesson integrates all skills into comprehensive application

Lesson Structure

Each lesson identifies a specific subskill
Each lesson defines clear objectives
Each lesson breaks down the subskill into actionable steps
Each lesson includes supplementary material suggestions
Each lesson recommends interactive elements

Supplementary Materials

Checklists for each lesson summarizing tasks/concepts
Cheat sheets summarizing key points for quick reference
Templates for practical application of skills

Format and Delivery

All content provided in markdown format
Suggestions for graphics/infographics included
Each lesson designed to last 20 minutes
Content accommodates different learning preferences

Tone and Style

Slightly irreverent and engaging tone maintained
Conversational rather than academic style
Direct and relatable approach
British English spelling used throughout

Detailed Validation

Course Content Completeness

The course includes all required components: - Introduction to Critical Thinking - Eight lessons covering distinct critical thinking subskills: 1. Recognising Assumptions 2. Evaluating Evidence 3. Spotting Logical Fallacies 4. The Art of Questioning 5. Understanding Cognitive Biases 6. Analyzing Arguments 7. Critical Thinking in the Digital Age 8. Emotional Intelligence in Critical Thinking - Capstone lesson integrating all skills - Supplementary materials for each component

Accessibility for Beginners

  • Content assumes no prior knowledge of critical thinking
  • Technical terms are explained clearly
  • Examples are relatable and drawn from everyday life
  • Progressive skill building from basic to more complex concepts

Practical Application Focus

  • Real-world examples throughout all lessons
  • Practical exercises included in each lesson
  • Templates designed for immediate application
  • Emphasis on how skills transfer to personal and professional contexts

Engagement and Interactivity

  • Conversational tone maintained throughout
  • Questions posed to encourage reflection
  • Suggestions for interactive elements in each lesson
  • Varied teaching approaches to accommodate different learning styles

Conclusion

The Critical Thinking 101 course meets all specified requirements. The content is comprehensive, accessible to beginners, practically focused, and designed with engagement in mind. The course maintains the requested tone and format throughout, and includes all required supplementary materials.

The course is ready for implementation, with the understanding that visual elements (graphics, infographics) would be added during the production phase as specified in the requirements.