NSGD 2216 MIDTERM EXAM MODULE 1-4 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Critical Inquiry
A process characterized by a deliberate and structured approach to
understanding complex phenomena, solving problems, and making informed
decisions through reflection, questioning assumptions, perspectives and biases.
The Critical Inquiry Process (Kaeophanuek et al., 2019)
1. Questioning
2. Gathering
3. Analyzing
4. Discussion
5. Reflection
Four Thinking Tools (Bermudez, 2015)
- Problem posing
- Reflective skepticism
- Multi-perspectivity
- Systemic thinking
Problem-Posing (Thinking Tool)
Used to raise critical questions that invite further inquiry and claims, beliefs and
social practices. It cultivates purposeful and sensitive critical thinkers.
Driving Qs: Problem-Posing
What does this matter? What does this mean? Does this make sense? What am I
missing? Is this fair?
Reflective Skepticism (Thinking Tool)
A willingness to learn from past experience and question evidence. Used to
methodically scrutinize arguments and the way we think.
, Driving Qs: Reflective Skepticism
Is this accurate? Is the data relevant? Is this explanation plausible? Is there
evidence to support it?
Multi-Perspectivity (Thinking Tool)
Used to identify, reconstruct and coordinate different perspectives that are
relevant for understanding. Aim to understand not dismiss.
Driving Qs: Multi-Perspectivity
How did different actors experience these events? Who are the stakeholders?
What are other ways to think? How do others experience my ideas/ choices?
Systemic Thinking (Thinking Tools)
Breaks down systems to figure out how it works, shows all the parts and how
they fit together, figures out why things happen.
Driving Qs: Systemic Thinking
Why did this happen? How does this work? Has it always been the same? How
does it fit the bigger picture? What are the impacts?
What are 'Attributes' of Critical Inquiry?
- Critical inquiry
- Analytical thinking
- Reflective reasoning
- Evidence evaluation
- Synthesis of info
- Open-mindedness
- Intellectual curiosity
What are 'Antecedents' of Critical Inquiry?
- Curiosity
- Open-mindedness
- Intellectual humility
- Skepticism
- Analytical skills
- Information literacy
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Critical Inquiry
A process characterized by a deliberate and structured approach to
understanding complex phenomena, solving problems, and making informed
decisions through reflection, questioning assumptions, perspectives and biases.
The Critical Inquiry Process (Kaeophanuek et al., 2019)
1. Questioning
2. Gathering
3. Analyzing
4. Discussion
5. Reflection
Four Thinking Tools (Bermudez, 2015)
- Problem posing
- Reflective skepticism
- Multi-perspectivity
- Systemic thinking
Problem-Posing (Thinking Tool)
Used to raise critical questions that invite further inquiry and claims, beliefs and
social practices. It cultivates purposeful and sensitive critical thinkers.
Driving Qs: Problem-Posing
What does this matter? What does this mean? Does this make sense? What am I
missing? Is this fair?
Reflective Skepticism (Thinking Tool)
A willingness to learn from past experience and question evidence. Used to
methodically scrutinize arguments and the way we think.
, Driving Qs: Reflective Skepticism
Is this accurate? Is the data relevant? Is this explanation plausible? Is there
evidence to support it?
Multi-Perspectivity (Thinking Tool)
Used to identify, reconstruct and coordinate different perspectives that are
relevant for understanding. Aim to understand not dismiss.
Driving Qs: Multi-Perspectivity
How did different actors experience these events? Who are the stakeholders?
What are other ways to think? How do others experience my ideas/ choices?
Systemic Thinking (Thinking Tools)
Breaks down systems to figure out how it works, shows all the parts and how
they fit together, figures out why things happen.
Driving Qs: Systemic Thinking
Why did this happen? How does this work? Has it always been the same? How
does it fit the bigger picture? What are the impacts?
What are 'Attributes' of Critical Inquiry?
- Critical inquiry
- Analytical thinking
- Reflective reasoning
- Evidence evaluation
- Synthesis of info
- Open-mindedness
- Intellectual curiosity
What are 'Antecedents' of Critical Inquiry?
- Curiosity
- Open-mindedness
- Intellectual humility
- Skepticism
- Analytical skills
- Information literacy
