CT: SKILL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

 Internet resource: CRITICAL THINKING:

SKILL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK by J Heard available here: https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/287816564.pdf Can you make the above more elaborate and use a numbered notation for different levels like 1, 1.1, 1.1.1 1.1.1.1. etc

The ACER critical thinking skill development framework is a tool that has been developed to address the challenges associated with teaching and assessing critical thinking

1

2

3

5

. The framework outlines critical thinking processes along prescribed strands and aspects informed by a sound evidentiary basis

5

. The aspects contained within the framework are designed to provide foci for teaching and the basis of assessment

5

. The framework is divided into three parts:

1. Part 1 explores the development of critical thinking as an essential skill in 21st-century learning
   1
   3
   5
   .
2. Part 2 explores how critical thinking has been defined, its association with other skills, and describes the dispositions of a critical thinker
   1
   3
   5
   .
3. Part 3 describes the strands (core elements) that are then further qualified as aspects (sub-elements) of the ACER critical thinking framework
   1
   3
   5
   .

The strands of the framework are as follows:

1. Knowledge construction
   1
   3
   
   1.1 Identifying and exploring information sources
   5
   
   1.2 Evaluating information sources
   5
   
   1.3 Synthesizing information
   5
2. Evaluating reasoning
   1
   3
   
   2.1 Identifying and analyzing arguments
   5
   
   2.2 Evaluating evidence
   5
   
   2.3 Identifying assumptions and biases
   5
3. Decision-making
   1
   3
   
   3.1 Identifying and defining problems
   5
   
   3.2 Generating and evaluating options
   5
   
   3.3 Making decisions and taking action
   5

The framework also includes four levels of skill development:

1. Level 1: Novice
   1
   3
   5
2. Level 2: Intermediate
   1
   3
   5
3. Level 3: Advanced
   1
   3
   5
4. Level 4: Expert
   1
   3
   5

The ACER critical thinking skill development framework provides a comprehensive guide for educators and learners to develop and assess critical thinking skills. It is a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their critical thinking abilities.

The ACER Critical Thinking Skill Development Framework

1

2

3

4

 is organized into different levels, each with its own set of sub-levels, to help learners progress from basic to advanced critical thinking skills. The levels are numbered as follows:

1. Level 1: Basic Recall
   1.1 Level 1.1: Remembering
   1.1.1 Level 1.1.1: Recognizing
   1.1.2 Level 1.1.2: Recalling
   1.2 Level 1.2: Understanding
   1.2.1 Level 1.2.1: Interpreting
   1.2.2 Level 1.2.2: Exemplifying
   1.2.3 Level 1.2.3: Classifying
   1.2.4 Level 1.2.4: Summarizing
   1.2.5 Level 1.2.5: Inferring
   1.2.6 Level 1.2.6: Comparing
   1.2.7 Level 1.2.7: Explaining
2. Level 2: Application
   2.1 Level 2.1: Applying
   2.1.1 Level 2.1.1: Executing
   2.1.2 Level 2.1.2: Implementing
3. Level 3: Analysis
   3.1 Level 3.1: Analyzing
   3.1.1 Level 3.1.1: Differentiating
   3.1.2 Level 3.1.2: Organizing
   3.1.3 Level 3.1.3: Attributing
   3.1.4 Level 3.1.4: Decoding
   3.1.5 Level 3.1.5: Examining
4. Level 4: Synthesis
   4.1 Level 4.1: Synthesizing
   4.1.1 Level 4.1.1: Generating
   4.1.2 Level 4.1.2: Planning
   4.1.3 Level 4.1.3: Producing
5. Level 5: Evaluation
   5.1 Level 5.1: Evaluating
   5.1.1 Level 5.1.1: Checking
   5.1.2 Level 5.1.2: Critiquing

The ACER framework can be applied in educational settings to help students develop critical thinking skills. Teachers can use the framework to design lessons and assessments that promote critical thinking skills. They can also use the framework to evaluate students' critical thinking skills and provide feedback for improvement. By incorporating the ACER framework into their teaching, educators can help students develop the essential skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.