What will you learn?
Our Critical Thinking course will help you to develop the ability to critically analyse arguments, recognise problems with reasoning and logic and evaluate the evidence used to support an argument.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Start thinking critically
- Use logic to analyse an argument
- Identify bad arguments and faulty reasoning
- Evaluate the evidence used to support an argument
- Evaluate the data and statistics used as evidence to support an argument
- Identify if emotions have influenced an argument
- Recognise bias and prejudice in thinking
Course features
This course is 100% online and packed full of engaging learning materials, with a personal action plan and a knowledge test for each learner. Additional features are available if you wish to take this course as part of a Study Group.
Designed by Eton College experts
Personal action plan
Interactive tasks, videos & quizzes
Knowledge test
“Critical thinking helps me not only to notify when something isn’t or is good but also find the reason why. I’m sure critical thinking will help me learn effectively and decide what’s good or bad for me. Also I know it’ll help me not to make the mistake while working/learning and to show my point of view very clearly.”
Aleksandra, Poland
“The EtonX Critical Thinking course has been a really valuable experience for me. Not only was it a lot of fun, but I have gained skills that have changed the way I consume media, especially adverts and sponsored posts.”
Eve
“It means that I can think critically in every day life and know whether things are trustworthy or not. This will definitely help me when researching for my lessons but will also help me in the future, outside of school.”
Grace Greaves, United Kingdom, Critical Thinking
“I thoroughly enjoyed my course because the teacher was knowledgeable and kind, and the content was interesting and applicable to my day-to-day life. I have recommended this course to friends because I think it taught me valuable skills.”
Sasha Podell, United Kingdom, Critical Thinking
“This course has made me hone my skills in critical thinking, making me apply them consciously and subconsciously. This will help me be better informed for the future.”
Anchita Mahanta, United States, Critical Thinking
“The course was so interesting, there was a wide variety of choices to cover many fields, and it is unlike anything available to my friends and I at our school”
Catrin Mackie, United Kingdom, Critical Thinking
Why should I take this course?
This course is right for you if you are aged 14–20 and you want to:
- Use critical thinking skills to boost your academic success
- Improve your decision-making based on good reasoning
- Deepen your understanding of how the world works
Employers rate critical thinking as one of the most desirable skills in new employees
How can you take this course?
There are two ways you can take this online course, depending on how you wish to study and how much support you require.
Self Study
- Start any time and work at your own pace
- 7-10 hours of self study learning materials
- Progress dashboard
- Certificate of completion
7-Week Tutor Group
- Paced weekly learning with your tutor group
- 7-10 hours of self study learning materials
- Regular guided discussions and collaborative tasks
- 7 online group classes with an EtonX tutor and your tutor group (up to 8 students)
- Progress dashboard
- EtonX trained tutor
- Collaborative learning
- Certificate of achievement
So what are the next steps?
1. Sign up to EtonX
Create an account with us by providing your email, date of birth and country of residence.2. Choose your course
Look at our course menu within your account to select the skills course you want to take.3. Decide how to study
Depending on how much support you require, pick from Self Study, Tutorial or Tutor Group course options.4. Purchase your course and start learning!
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