Week 3 - Critical thinking

Session: Critical thinking

Session objective: This session highlights the importance of critical thinking for developers, and provides methods to form good arguments.

Critical thinking slides

Exercise (10 min)

Exercise objective: To identify arguments formed through critical thinking

Put the statements in the slides in the right order.

Exercise (20 min)

Exercise objective: To brainstorm as a group about critical thinking skills.

Work in small groups. Explore how and why developers need to develop critical thinking skills.

• How will you use critical thinking skills as a developer?

• Why is it important to use critical thinking skills when developing products for diverse audiences?

Exercise (10 min)

Exercise objective: To practice public speaking skills

Volunteer to share to the wider group one important reason to use critical thinking.