Using Consulting Projects to Teach Critical- Thinking Skills in Business Communication

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clive Muir
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Real World ◽  
Technical Communication ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Political Environment ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Teaching Business ◽  
Successful Communication

There is more to successful communication than learning the styles and proce dures often found in the traditional business communication syllabus. In this article, I discuss the benefits of using a critical-thinking approach to helping students to understand the complex social and political environment in which business communication is practiced. I explain how communication consult ing projects can be used to examine the context of organizational communica tion. Finally, I discuss the implications for teaching business and technical communication using a real-world, critical approach.

scholarly journals Critical thinking in the intercultural context: Investigating EFL textbooks

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 697-716
Author(s):  
Paweł Sobkowiak
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Limited Capacity ◽  
Successful Communication ◽  
Intercultural Encounters ◽  
Diverse Cultures ◽  
Target Culture ◽  
Shed Light

The multicultural world has made intercultural teaching necessary. It should focus on students’ ability to comprehend quickly and accurately, and then act appropriately and effectively in a culturally complex environment in order to achieve the desired goal. Intercultural competence is important for successful communication across cultures, and so is critical thinking since the two, if they are not “parallel” (Bennett, 2013), at least overlap (Deardorff, 2009). This article tries to shed light on the linkage between intercultural and critical thinking skills and reports on the findings of research done on whether and to what extent EFL textbooks used in Polish schools contribute to fostering critical thinking skills in students. The study analyzed the cultural content of 20 coursebooks to check whether they go beyond merely depicting the target culture, or various foreign cultures, and involve students in practicing critical thinking, that is, prompt them to explore intercultural encounters and processes, and scrutinize how diverse cultures influence their own understanding of reality. The research revealed an insignificant and limited capacity of the textbooks to develop students’ critical thinking.

The Six-Sentence Argument: Training Critical Thinking Skills Using Peer Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-128
Author(s):  
Julian Kölbel ◽  
Erik Jentges
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Real World ◽  
Logical Structure ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Decision Situation ◽  
Course Of Action

The six-sentence argument (6SA) is an exercise to train critical thinking skills. Faced with a decision situation, students argue for their preferred course of action using a logical structure of exactly six sentences. Through a guided peer review, students engage critically with other students’ arguments and receive detailed feedback on their own arguments. This exercise helps students craft convincing arguments and reflect on their reasoning in a format that can be applied in real-world situations. A key strength of the six-sentence argument exercise is that it can be administered online and is scalable for large courses with little additional workload for the instructor.

Teaching Toward the Telos of Critical Thinking: Genre in Business Communication

2017 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
pp. 460-472
Author(s):  
Rebecca Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Genre Theory ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Common Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Theory Framework

The implementation of genre theory in the business communication classroom could lead to the cultivation of critical thinking skills in students. The lack of a common definition of critical thinking skills across academia and the workplace creates a difficult end goal to pursue; therefore, teachers should consider explicitly teaching to the outcome, or telos, of critical thinking through genre. This article examines a small corner of genre theory, identifies a genre theory framework for business communication, and discusses the implications of such a framework.

scholarly journals The Use Of Debates Of Current Economic Issues As An Aid For Developing Critical Thinking Skills

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia T. Papachristou
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Real World ◽  
Student Involvement ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
The Real ◽  
Economic Issues

Economics is exciting because it can deal effectively with critical public policy issues. Unfortunately, this aspect of economics is usually left for more advanced courses. Consequently many students find principles of economics boring and not relevant to the real world. The use of public policy issues can foster greater student involvement in the learning process with a higher level of critical thinking skills.

Simulation

2010 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Istvan Molnar
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Real World ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Modelling And Simulation ◽  
Core Knowledge ◽  
The Core ◽  
Simulation Education

This chapter attempts to define the knowledge body of simulation and describes the underlying principles of simulation education. It argues that any programs in Modelling and Simulation should recognize the multi- and interdisciplinary character of the field and realize the program in wide co-operation. The chapter starts with the clarification of the major objectives and principles of the Modelling and Simulation Program and the related degrees, based on a broad business and real world perspective. After reviewing students’ background, especially communication, interpersonal, team, analytical and critical thinking skills, furthermore some of the additional skills facilitating entering a career, the employer’s view and possible career paths are examined. Finally, the core knowledge body, the curriculum design and program related issues are discussed. The author hopes to contribute to the recent discussions about modelling and simulation education and the profession.

scholarly journals Problem-Based Learning On Students Critical Thinking Skills In Teaching Business Education In Malaysia: A Literature Review

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 19-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Nazir Md Zabit
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Teaching Business

This review forms the background to explore and to gain empirical support among lecturers to improve the students’ critical thinking skills in business education courses in Malaysia, in which the main teaching and learning methodology is Problem-Based Learning (PBL).  The PBL educational approach is known to have maximum positive impacts in producing professional competencies among graduates in many educational disciplines.  However, there is limited discussion about PBL pedagogical approaches implemented in business education.  This approach has not been established as a major pedagogical method in schools of business around the world.  However, there are a few schools of business that use the implementation of PBL in their curriculum structures.  Studies that focused on that issue are implemented in various aspects, courses and using various methodologies. There are various materials which relate to PBL and critical thinking skills.  However, in Malaysia, the material is limited because of the lack of research relating to this methodology and lack of research documentations.  In Malaysia, the PBL method is only being practised at higher institutions of learning, and it is only limited to certain fields.  The analysis of this part tends to discuss PBL in tertiary education, examining the mechanism of the popular educational approach of PBL.  The analysis of PBL is intended to see if it may offer any solutions to problems encountered in various education, and to focus on its potential for implementation and impact on critical thinking skills in teaching business education. 

The 9 Pitfalls of Data Science

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Smith ◽  
Jay Cordes
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Real World ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Scientific Rigor ◽  
Good Data

Scientific rigor and critical thinking skills are indispensable in this age of big data because machine learning and artificial intelligence are often led astray by meaningless patterns. The 9 Pitfalls of Data Science is loaded with entertaining real-world examples of both successful and misguided approaches to interpreting data, both grand successes and epic failures. Anyone can learn to distinguish between good data science and nonsense. We are confident that readers will learn how to avoid being duped by data, and make better, more informed decisions. Whether they want to be effective creators, interpreters, or users of data, they need to know the nine pitfalls of data science.

scholarly journals Real-World Flowcharting Willy Wonka Style!

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-222
Author(s):  
Kelly Noe
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Real World ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Learning Flow

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development, implementation and outcome of a field-based learning flow-charting project that was conducted in an accounting information systems (AIS) course. The emphasis for the project was strengthening the students' critical thinking skills. This paper advances AIS education by sharing a field-based learning project geared toward AIS.

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