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Introduction
Set some learning goals

Why think critically?
The importance of critical thinking
Non-critical thinkers
How to teach critical thinking
Challenging our own beliefs
Incongruence
Reflection

What is a logical fallacy?
Confirmation bias
Correlation vs. causation
How to avoid it
How to avoid it
Anecdotal evidence
Other examples
How to avoid it
Hasty generalisations
Other examples
How to avoid it
Cherry picking
Other examples
Burden of proof
How to avoid it
Reflection
Other fallacies
Remember...
How to avoid it

How do you know what's true?
How do you know what's true? continued...
Predatory journals
Case study: learning styles
Well...
What can we do about this as critical thinkers?
Other examples

How to model critical thinking for your students
Questions to encourage critical thinking
Cool lessons
Would you rather...?
Continuum (Secondary)
Cool lesson plans

Reflection
Taxonomy of learning
Suggestions for collaboration
Congratulations

Adam van Langenberg was a mathematics and English teacher for over 12 years, achieved international acclaim for his work in providing critical thinking education to high school students, and was the recipient of the Australian Skeptics Thornett Award for the Promotion of Reason in 2012. Adam is a comic book/board game/woodworking nerd who loves nothing more than to curl up on the couch and watch The Great British Bake Off.

Jarryd Bendall from Cool Australia is your course teacher. He comes from a long line of teachers, which is why he initially avoided this calling. After a myriad of roles in law, medicine, used car sales, and as the mascot for the Western Bulldogs AFL team, Jarryd eventually taught primary school for a number of years, before combining his love for writing and education at an Education Specialist role with Cool. This role sees him as a bridge between knowledgeable industry experts and classroom teachers, bringing excellence into the classroom and challenging the average curriculum with innovative and effective ideas.