scholarly journals Critical thinking for the federal auditor

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (91) ◽  
pp. 2-26
Author(s):  
Gabrielle G. McClure-Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Recent Survey ◽  
Certified Public Accountants ◽  
American Institute ◽  
The Core

In the overly constrained space of the federal audit environment, to what extent can critical thinking skills be applied in a profession characterized by arduous public trust expectations, controlling auditing standards, prescriptive federal acquisition policies, frequently changing guidance, continual peer oversight, and the slow implementation of audit findings? Promoting the increased use of private sector auditors may suggest that federal auditors perceive competencies differently. However, a recent survey administered to 645 auditors of a federal audit agency region indicated that the majority of the core competencies identified by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants are perceived as relevant in auditing government contractors. However, of concern, the data were mixed in support of critical thinking as an important competency. Given employer preference for skills in this area, the author attempts to identify applications to increase auditor critical thinking skills and to offer suggestions for increasing the relevance of the federal audit.

Development and Initial Validation of a Project-Based Rubric to Assess the Systems-Based Practice Competency of Residents in the Clinical Chemistry Rotation of a Pathology Residency

2014 ◽  
Vol 138 (6) ◽  
pp. 809-813
Author(s):  
Carolyn R. Vitek ◽  
Jane C. Dale ◽  
Henry A. Homburger ◽  
Sandra C. Bryant ◽  
Amy K. Saenger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Clinical Chemistry ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Project Evaluation ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills

Context.— Systems-based practice (SBP) is 1 of 6 core competencies required in all resident training programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Reliable methods of assessing resident competency in SBP have not been described in the medical literature. Objective.— To develop and validate an analytic grading rubric to assess pathology residents' analyses of SBP problems in clinical chemistry. Design.— Residents were assigned an SBP project based upon unmet clinical needs in the clinical chemistry laboratories. Using an iterative method, we created an analytic grading rubric based on critical thinking principles. Four faculty raters used the SBP project evaluation rubric to independently grade 11 residents' projects during their clinical chemistry rotations. Interrater reliability and Cronbach α were calculated to determine the reliability and validity of the rubric. Project mean scores and range were also assessed to determine whether the rubric differentiated resident critical thinking skills related to the SBP projects. Results.— Overall project scores ranged from 6.56 to 16.50 out of a possible 20 points. Cronbach α ranged from 0.91 to 0.96, indicating that the 4 rubric categories were internally consistent without significant overlap. Intraclass correlation coefficients ranged from 0.63 to 0.81, indicating moderate to strong interrater reliability. Conclusions.— We report development and statistical analysis of a novel SBP project evaluation rubric. The results indicate the rubric can be used to reliably assess pathology residents' critical thinking skills in SBP.

scholarly journals Interaction between Students' Learning and Early Mathematical Skills to Increase Mathematical Critical Thinking Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Yumiati Yumiati ◽  
Yaya Kusumah
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Mathematical Skills ◽  
Learning Groups ◽  
Learning Group ◽  
The Core ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Learning Factors

The aim of this study is to determine the interaction between learning factors (CORE and conventional) and the initial mathematical skills factor (KAM) to increase mathematical critical thinking skills (KBKM) of students. The method used in this study was quasi-experimental with the non-equivalent group pretest-post design. The data analysis used was two-way ANAVA test. The results of the study are (1) There is no interaction between learning factors with KAM factors (2) the improvement students’ mathematical critical thinking skills in the CORE (connecting, organizing, reflecting, extending). learning group is higher than the conventional learning group for each KAM group (3) In both learning groups, the improvement of the students’ mathematical critical thinking skills in the upper KAM level is higher than the middle and lower KAM level and the improvement in the middle KAM level is higher than the lower KAM level.

scholarly journals KAJIAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PADA METODE INKUIRI

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Dwi Nugraheni Rositawati
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Accurate Data ◽  
The Core ◽  
Inquiry Method ◽  
Motivation And Learning ◽  
Scientific Arguments

<p class="AbstractEnglish"><strong>Abstract: </strong>This study examines the fundamental things of the Inquiry Method that can be used to improve critical thinking skills. The purpose of this study are: a) Knowing the mechanism of the Inquiry Method can be used to improve critical thinking skills, b) Knowing the steps of critical thinking, c) Knowing the characteristics of critical thinking, d) Knowing the supporting components of the increasing critical thinking skills by applying inquiry method, and e) Knowing the role of supporting components and their influence in improving critical thinking skills by applying inquiry methods. The results of the study revealed that critical thinking consisted of six sub-abilities which became the core of critical thinking skills, namely interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation, and self-regulation. The steps of the Inquiry method are the foundation for critical thinking and can be used as a "thinking map". The process of reasoning in a systematic, logical and deep manner accompanied by scientific arguments along with evidence in the form of accurate data/information so that conclusions can be used to train critical thinking. The dominant supporting component that can influence the increase in critical thinking skills using inquiry methods is motivation and learning environment.</p><p class="KeywordsEngish"><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Penelitian ini mengkaji hal-hal mendasar pada Metode Inkuiri yang dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: a) Mengetahui mekanisme Metode Inkuiri dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis, b) Mengetahui langkah-langkah berpikir kritis, c) Mengetahui karakteristik berpikir kritis, d) Mengetahui komponen-komponen pendukung terjadinya peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis dengan penerapan metode inkuiri, dan e) Mengetahui peranan komponen pendukung  dan pengaruhnya dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dengan penerapan metode inkuiri. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa berpikir kritis terdiri dari enam sub-kemampuan yang menjadi inti kemampuan berpikir kritis yaitu interpretasi, analisis, evaluasi, inferensi, eksplanasi dan regulasi diri. Langkah-langkah metode Inkuiri merupakan landasan untuk berpikir kritis dan dapat digunakan sebagai “peta berpikir”. Proses penalaran secara sistematis, logis dan mendalam yang disertai argumentasi ilmiah beserta bukti berupa data/informasi yang akurat sehingga diperoleh kesimpulan yang dapat dipertanggungjawabkan dapat digunakan untuk melatih berpikir kritis. Komponen pendukung yang dominan dapat mempengaruhi terjadinya peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis dengan menggunakan metode inkuiri adalah motivasi dan lingkungan belajar.</p>

scholarly journals Genealogy as a Solution in Education

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm Noble
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
General Education ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Skills

Genealogy contributes to learning by developing critical thinking skills. A review of three classics of genealogical literature, matched against modern tutors, confirmed that the validation and evaluation of information and the management of hypotheses have long been the core skills for family historians. A consultation with 100 genealogists revealed a preference for task orientated learning, often alone, in a self-contained environment. Reference to learning theory suggested that Genealogical Studies could be usefully offered to under achieving students in general education who respond to these conditions.

scholarly journals Critical thinking, literature and teachers’ instructional activities: An Indonesian case of community service program for English teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Isti Gandana ◽  
Nia Nafisah ◽  
Ernie Imperiani
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Critical Literacy ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Instructional Activities ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge

Critical thinking (CT) has generally been known as one of the core competencies of the 21st-century skills that students need to acquire to succeed in today’s world. To attain this goal, teachers undoubtedly have a critical role to play. Involving a group of Indonesian teachers of English, this study aims to explore the teachers’ initial conceptions of critical thinking as reflected in their planned classroom activities. Specifically, the data collected were in the form of written instructional activities that  used literary works as learning materials. These data were obtained following the teachers’ participation in an online workshop on promoting critical thinking through literature  held for English teachers from MGMP (i.e., English Teachers Working Group) in Bandung Regency. The workshop introduced a model of teaching critical thinking skills using literary works  and required the teachers to design their own instructional activities based on the proposed CT model. Adopting content analysis as the methodological tool to scrutinize the teachers’ prepared materials,  our initial findings indicate that, in general, the teachers had inadequate knowledge of how to incorporate  critical thinking skills into their teaching. Literature was seen merely as a tool to develop students’ linguistic abilities rather than as a way to explore humans’ experiences and to connect ‘the word and the world’. This study recommends that the teachers be given more time to better explore the concepts surrounding  critical literacy  pedagogy  as well as be given more opportunities  for practical application of the promoted instructional model.

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 Discovery learning model to optimize students’ critical thinking skills on hydrocarbon material

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-277
Author(s):  
Tesa Lonika Yuniawati ◽  
◽  
Friska Juliana Purba ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
The Core ◽  
Academic Year

Learning in 21st century requires an advance human mindset, especially critical thinking skills. Critical thinking skills improve the learning process to be more optimal in taking the core of the learning. However, data shows that the critical thinking skills of class XI IPA 2 students are still lacking because they have not been able to answer the analytical questions which is this is the important skills for the students. This paper aims to describe the use of discovery learning models to optimize students' critical thinking skills. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The research subjects were 28 students of class XI IPA 2 in one of the senior high schools in Jakarta in the academic year 2021/2022 odd semester. Based on the study and data on each indicator, it was found that the use of discovery learning models was able to optimize students' critical thinking skills. Each step in the discovery learning model facilitates the achievement of indicators of critical thinking skills.

scholarly journals Teaching Critical Thinking Skills for Evidence-Based Reasoning Across the Curriculum Using COGENT

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Mihai Boicu ◽  
Gheorghe Tecuci ◽  
Dorin Marcu ◽  
Laura Lukes ◽  
Debra Sprague ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Experimental Methods ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Intelligence Analysis ◽  
The Core ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Medicine History

Evidence-based reasoning is at the core of many problem-solving and decision-making activities in a wide variety of domains, including all natural sciences and engineering (e.g., for experimental methods), law, intelligence analysis, forensics, medicine, history, archaeology, and many others. However, many students lack the skills to develop sound arguments based on evidence. This session will present a general systematic approach to evidence-based reasoning and a computer system called COGENT (Cognitive Assistant for Cogent Analysis) that are proposed to be used for teaching critical thinking skills for evidence-based reasoning in a variety of courses, through an effective hands-on approach. Examples of using COGENT in current or future courses in intelligence analysis, physics, geology, and other domains will be presented. The audience will have an opportunity to use COGENT in short, hands-on exercises. The main goal of this session is to encourage other professors to adopt these innovations in their courses as a step toward teaching of evidence-based reasoning across the curriculum.

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