After studying this module, I became more conscious of indicators for higher level of learning and cultivating deeper cognitive skills.
On creativity, I was reminded that I should not be averse to experimentation or risks especially if they yield meaningful results without sacrificing safety or making things worse. I have to make sure that fear would not paralyze me by carefully establishing pertinent information and scientific bases. For instruction, I should explore on activities that would foster attitudes of being adventurous, creative, curios, and original.
On critical thinking, I was encourage to take advantage of technology and rich resources for information to be aware of different perspectives and carefully select the best conclusions or solutions. For instruction, I should train students to become critical instead of falling into the traps of fallacies. Hence, I should be aware of proper ways to argue and validate claims while educating my students to also do the same.
On higher-order thinking skills, I should be mindful not to limit myself to “what” but also on “why” and “how” to apply those. Assessments should therefore be designed to answers these questions on top of memorizing primary concepts.
On problem-solving, I should be quick to identify the root cause of problems and utilize existing information and skills to resolve them in the most efficient way possible. Allowing students to get initially exposed to easy problems and further progress to harder problems could help them develop familiarity and confidence.
Lastly, I need to develop open-mindedness while remaining grounded to valid measures of learning.
Hinuha 