MRU Career Center, in collaboration with Associate Professor Dr. Daiva Penkauskienė, invites MRU students to join the Micro-credential course “Development of Critical Thinking”. In a world full of information, opinions, AI-generated content and endless choices, knowing how to think critically is more important than ever.
This course will help you:
- Question information instead of simply accepting it;
- Look at problems from different perspectives;
- Build stronger analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Make more informed and well-reasoned decisions;
- Develop a skill that can benefit you at university, in your career, and in everyday life.
It’s completely FREE for MRU students!
Course Content:
1. The development of critical thinking concepts in the context of history.
2. Traits of a critical thinking personality. The importance of critical thinking in today's world.
3. Critical thinking education and learning scheme. Cooperative learning.
4. Taxonomies of critical thinking. The role of questions in the development of critical thinking.
Course Scope:
Number of ECTS credits allocated: 1 ECTS
Student's workload: 27 hours
Contact study hours and planned learning: 8 hours (online)
Independent study hours: 19 hours
Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. D. Penkauskiene
Schedule:
The registration link, along with information about training dates and times, is announced on MRU social media channels and sent to students via email.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will understand the importance of critical thinking and the development of critical thinking for the individual and society.Students will be able to recognize the traits of a critical thinking personality.Students will be able to apply the critical thinking development framework and methods in academic study activities.
Methods Applied During Learning:
Lectures, seminars, individual and group activities. Discussions, case analysis.
Type of Assessment and Evaluation Method:
Grade received for the tasks completed independently on the MRU Moodle platform.
- Individual tasks - 50% of the assessment
- Group tasks - 50% of the assessment
Certification:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a digital micro-credential in the form of an Open Digital Badge, as well as a certificate containing all the necessary information. The badge is issued via email after task submission and evaluation on the MRU Moodle platform.