Open AccessDesigning Lesson Plan Based on Critical Thinking for Language Classes
Author(s) -
Norwanto Norwanto
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
register journal/register
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2503-040X
pISSN - 1979-8903
DOI - 10.18326/rgt.v4i2.163-176
Subject(s) - critical thinking , clarity , process (computing) , taxonomy (biology) , critical systems thinking , systematic process , plan (archaeology) , computer science , relevance (law) , lesson plan , mathematics education , psychology , work in process , engineering , ecology , chemistry , programming language , history , biochemistry , operations management , archaeology , law , political science , biology
Critical thinking includes a process of reasoning in thinking as stated by some scholars. In the process, there is universal standard to follow: clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, and fairness. In language classes, critical thinking creates active classes. To bring critical thinking to classes, Bloom’s Taxonomy and critical thinking strategies can be working definition in order critical thinking to be applied to pedagogical materials in a practical way. Steps for critical thinking teaching includes five steps: (1) determining learning objectives, (2) teaching through questioning, (3) practicing before assessing, (4) reviewing, refining, and improving, and (5) providing feedback and assessment of learning. A lesson plan should reflect these five steps.Keywords: Critical Thinking; Language Teaching; Lesson Plan; Bloom’s Taxonomy; Critical Thinking Strategies