There are eight elements of reasoning: purpose, questions, assumption, point of view, evidence, concepts and ideas, inferences and interpretations, and implications and consequences (Paul & Elder, 1997). While this critical thinking model has been used in academic settings, there is little evidence that it has been applied to addressing social issues. The Paul-Elder framework lends itself to this process. It is when students step outside of their comfort zone that they can see situations or ideas from a perspective different than their own.
Using a structured format for thinking about issues in which implicit bias may be a factor provides an objective method of analyzing patterns of thought that might be uncomfortable. You can incorporate social justice principles into your courses to help students increase critical thinking skills and recognize areas of implicit bias in their thinking.
Have you wanted to incorporate current social issues into your course but struggled to do so? Are you looking for unusual ways to introduce the concepts of social justice and implicit bias? If so, you might consider using a critical thinking framework to develop a course assignment.įaculty should lead students to assess and take responsibility for their own thinking.
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