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Course on Sharpening Critical Thinking


Cultivates open-mindedness, nurtures investigative questioning, and promotes analytical thinking.

 

MindCraft: Developing Analytical Skills

Course Overview Play Icon

  • icon Think Critically: Analyze problems and make informed decisions in any situation.
  • icon Overcome Bias: Recognize biases to embrace diverse perspectives and open-mindedness.
  • icon Communicate Effectively: Express ideas clearly and provide constructive feedback in groups.
  • icon Decide Ethically: Use ethical frameworks to navigate dilemmas with integrity and care.
  • icon Solve Creatively: Enhance problem-solving and collaboration to tackle challenges effectively.

Course Badges

1
Falcon – The Logic Seeker

Look closer. This badge celebrates your power to think deeply, challenge assumptions, and ask the right questions.

 

Earned this badge by completing module 1 of this course.

2
Komodo – The Challenger

Unlock understanding. This badge honors your skill in asking bold questions and connecting hidden dots.

 

Earned this badge by completing module 2 of this course.

3
Panther – The Mover

Crack the code. This badge is earned by decoding complex problems and solving them with logic and creativity.

 

Earned this badge by completing module 3 of this course.

4
Tortoise – The Steady Solver

Bring it all together. This badge honors your ability to combine ideas, communicate clearly, and think with heart and mind.

 

Earned this badge by completing module 4 of this course.

Meet the Course Creator,
Dr. Jim Dolson

Dr. Jim Dolson, EdD, is an accomplished business leader deeply devoted to education at all age levels. With extensive experience across diverse industries and unwavering dedication to teaching, he is the ideal candidate to develop an outstanding curriculum tailored to middle-school students.

As a parent himself, Dr. Dolson understands at a personal level the significance of engaging and impactful learning experiences. His expertise as an instructor at multiple universities highlights his ability to inspire minds and bring out their full potential.

Driven by a genuine passion for education, Dr. Dolson excels at creating a well-rounded curriculum that challenges and nurtures students' growth. His successful tenure as a K12 Superintendent reflects his commitment to fostering confident and academically empowered individuals.

Families can trust Dr. Dolson’s expertise to provide an exceptional educational journey for students, ensuring they receive the best possible learning experience that prepares them for a successful future.

Dr. Jim Dolson