Critical thinking of “digital natives” generation
https://doi.org/10.51955/2312-1327_2023_4_211
Abstract
The main question presented in this paper is “Is critical thinking typical for the current generation of young people, the so-called “digital natives”? Having considered the views of researchers on the term “critical thinking”, the author’s definition is given as “a system of mental states, processes aimed at developing an assessment.” It is emphasized that the theories of the activity approach and evaluation activities can be the basis for studying this aspect. It is noted that, despite the declaration of mandatory work on the formation of this type of thinking among students at all levels of national education, the study of the judgments of representatives of the generation of “digital natives” from the point of view of critical thinking revealed a weak degree of understanding of the relevance, essence of this type of thinking, and also, in most cases, the lack of skills in its operations. It is emphasized that clip perception, characteristic of the modern generation of young people, hinders the development of critical thinking. Based on the study, a conclusion is made about the need for targeted educational work with an emphasis on the development of students’ critical thinking. Some methods of work are given.
About the Author
A. Y. Veretennikova
Omsk Academy of the Ministry of the Interior of Russia,
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anna Y. Veretennikova, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
7, Komarova avenue Omsk, 644092
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Veretennikova A.Y. Critical thinking of “digital natives” generation. Crede Experto: transport, society, education, language. 2023;(4):211-221. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51955/2312-1327_2023_4_211
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