Monday, April 21, 2008

Critical Thinking


Critical thinking is defined as “higher level” thinking and thinking “outside” the box. In addition the critical thinkers have some skills that they can from us.There are significant things you should do it to be Critical thinker such as asking pertinent questions (of self as well as others), assessing statements and arguments, becoming an open-minded listener and reader; developing a “thinker’s vocabulary”.

If you are critical thinker you have to do three important things. First, you have to think. Think about examine your beliefs, assumptions, and opinions and weigh them against facts. Second, listen carefully to what others are saying and don't ignore feedbacks.Theerd, look for evidence to support your assumptions and beliefs.

There are six levels of thinking which are evaluation, synthesis, analysis, application, comprehension, knowledge and they called "Bloom's Taxonomy ".
Everyone thinks should think like Critical Thinker, because the quality of our life and that of what we produce depends on the quality of our thought.

Critical thinkers are important because, they plays an important part in social change. For example, institutions in any society courts, governments, schools, businesses are depends on critical thinking.

My Profile

"The Way I Am"


My name is Sultan Al Humairi and I was born on September, 6th 1988 in Abu Dhabi city. I am UAE nationality & I raised in a middle class family. I have 2 sisters and 1 brother & am the youngest We were living in Al-Shahama with my grandfather for 9 years, after that we moved to Abu Dhabi. In fact, I like the environment of my family because each one knows his/her responsibilities and we respect each others.




I consider my childhood is the best period in my life because in that time I used to learn & discover the world around me. I traveled to many places such as KSA, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen & UK. However this summer I will travel to KSA for Umra. Also I have a plan to travel to Australia to visit one of my best friends.


I studied in government schools till I graduated from high school. Then I joined Higher College of technology and I am looking to gain more education because I believe that education is the key of success.


I have many hobbies and I try to find a free time to enjoy them. Riding horses is the best thing that I do. This sport let me discover myself and my skills. Beside that, it teaches me how to be patient. I participated in 6 horses' races and scored a wonderful place which was the second. The following pictures have been taken in 2006 horses race which was sponsored by H. H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed "Bu Theeb Club".




In general, life is simple but somehow it is complicated and I always see the positive side of this life. I feel that I am lucky because I joined Higher College of Technology. I chose civil engineering and I would like to graduate with a high score to build my country & I can add special things to my society. I get the encouragement from my parents, teachers & each person live around me. I totally believe that each success in my life because of the hard work and people who play major role behind the scene to make my life successful.

I can say that I have a wonderful life and I always appreciate the moment which I live. There's no one perfect but I make efforts to touch the perfect life.