Information Package / Course Catalogue
Critical Thinking
Course Code: TS023
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

It is to develop students' critical thinking skills and to internalize critical thinking in problem solving

Course Content

Thinking process and dimensions, critical thinking skills and its use in health. Solving scientific problems,

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ali ALU
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to identify the main differences between critical thinking and thinking
2.Explain the critical thinking process
3.Explain the importance of critical thinking
4.To be able to use critical thinking in health applications
5.To understand problem solving techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Belgin ÖZERUZ YILDIRIM, Ed. Süheyla ALTUĞ ÖZSOY, HemGirelikte EleGtirel DüGünme, Tuna Matbaacılık, Aydın, 2010.
2.Elder, Linda, and Richard Paul. Critical thinking: Tools for taking charge of your learning and your life. Foundation for CriticalThinking, 2020.
3.Uluslararası ve ulusal makaleler/bildiriler.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Thinking, Thinking Process, Thinking Dimensions
Week 2 - Theoretical
Thinking, Thinking Process, Thinking Dimensions
Week 3 - Theoretical
Thinking Skills, Thinking Skills Development Techniques and Thinking in Health
Week 4 - Theoretical
Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Skills in Healthcare Personnel
Week 5 - Theoretical
Necessities for Neutral Thinking and Becoming an Neutral Thinker
Week 6 - Theoretical
Self-Knowledge and Understanding
Week 7 - Theoretical
Characteristics of Critical Thinkers
Week 8 - Theoretical
Characteristics of Critical Thinkers
Week 9 - Theoretical
Decision Making Process
Week 10 - Theoretical
Problem Solving and Problem Solving Techniques
Week 11 - Theoretical
Problem Solving Techniques: Brainstorming Method
Week 12 - Theoretical
DE BONO's Six Thinking Hat Techniques and Cause-Effect Relationship Techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ethical Principles and Codes
Week 14 - Theoretical
Time management
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026