Chapter 2 in Paul and Elder’s Critical Thinking describes the Stages of Critical Thinking Development
(Exhibit 2.1). The authors describe our development as reflective thinkers as a lifelong process in moving
from Stage 1 (unreflective thinker) to Stage 4 (practicing thinker).
Considering Paul and Elder's stages of development, in which level would you place yourself? (Refer to
Exhibit 2.1 in Chapter 2 of your Critical Thinking text.) Respond to the following to reflect on your own
critical thinking:
What are 2–3 strategies you can use to improve your thinking?
What do you perceive is one strength in your critical thinking?
What do you perceive as one area of growth in thinking critically? How would you develop this growth
area?