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Many people believe that growth only depends on themselves. In fact, growth requires us to communicate with others,
When I was little, I always had a lot of questions. I often squatted at the door and looked up at the sky, thinking hard. But, after all, I was young, and my understanding of all kinds of things was like the clear sky, except for a few clouds occurring occasionally. So I ran to ask my parents what I wanted to know.
Through communication with my parents, I gained knowledge, understood the world better and gradually grew up.
After entering primary school, I came into contact with many fellow students who were full of enthusiasm for learning and curious about the wonderful world just like me. Whenever teachers asked questions, these students always raised their hands enthusiastically and actively answered the questions. Their answers were always correct. But I often made mistakes. In order to surpass them, whenever I couldn’t answer a question after thinking hard, I would discuss it with them. They were always willing to help me solve problems and eliminate my confusion.
In the course of communication with my classmates, I got my problems solved and we grew up together.
However, my parents and classmates are now often unable to help me solve the problems in my study. Maybe my teachers could help. But because of my personality, I never ask them questions. Therefore, my grades in several subjects have dropped recently.
I hope that I can be brave enough to ask questions and communicate with the teachers to solve my problems in learning.
Luckily, I find that communication with books can help me grow up. Whenever I open a book, I am communicating with knowledge, and I seem to swim in its ocean. Whenever I find the answer to a question in a book, I feel excited, as if a drowning man found an island in the sea. Communicating with books always makes me understand more mysteries and gives me a lot of pleasant feelings.
Through my communication with books, I understand the secrets of the world. I also often communicate with nature. Nature is always so beautiful. Everything about it makes me meditate. When I look at a tree, a blade of grass or an insect, I think about how they came about, why they exist and how they live. Every thought is a dialog with nature.
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What is critical thinking? In fact, there are many definitions. One definition goes like this: Critical thinking is the process of intended, systematic and reasonable thinking about a particular topic.
Every student is required to have critical thinking ability because it is helpful in writing and making speeches. Students can benefit from it in their future professional life as well.
You can develop critical thinking skills in the following ways.
Don’t believe blindly and ask questions
The first thing you need to do is to think about everything you hear or read again before you accept it. For example, to answer an assignment question, you should find out what the question is about, what could be the best answer, and if there are any counter-arguments against your answer.
Do some research
To get the right answers to your questions, you should take time to do research. You can use library books, newspapers or magazines, and the Internet. You can also discuss your assignment topics with your teacher or an expert. In this way, you will be able to gain the very information you need and come up with good answers.
Think about others’ perspectives as well
Another thing that you need to do to improve your critical thinking skills is to consider other people’s points of view. This is something you might find difficult to do because people tend to think that they are right and others are wrong and that there is no need to give any thought to others’ perspectives. However, by thinking about others’ perspectives, you will confirm your own position and find fresh counter-arguments as well.
Analyze the problem to get a better understanding
In order to solve a particular problem, you need to understand what the problem really is. So, it would be wise to analyze the problem and consider every aspect of it. In this way, you will be able to have a good understanding of it.
Find a simple but reasonable explanation
Last but not least, you should try to give a simple explanation of the problem, which is also reasonable and suitable.
Follow these tips and you will gradually improve your critical thinking skills.
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