21st Century Learning and Teaching

Five ways to think like Galileo and Steve Jobs.

 

Skepticism, on the other hand, is a key part of critical thinking – a goal of education. The term skeptic is derived from the Greek skeptikos, meaning “to inquire” or “look around.” Skeptics requires additional evidence before accepting someone’s claims as true. They are willing to challenge the status quo with open-minded, deep questioning of authority.

 

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http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201206/the-art-positive-skepticism