LFCC Definition of Critical Thinking

We believe that we demonstrate critical thinking (CT) when we

• Explain, analyze, and synthesize what we see, hear, and read
• Use creativity to discover multiple and diverse approaches to issues
• Find relevant information to address tasks and problems
• Evaluate claims and evidence to draw reasonable conclusions
• Justify conclusions and solutions
• Apply concepts to real-world problems
• See connections and patterns both within a discipline and across disciplines
• Reflect on our own thinking and learning.