Steven J. Pearlman, PhD., critical thinking expert and educator who has worked in higher education for 30 years, and author of the new book America's Critical Thinking Crisis: The Failure and Promise of Education, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode Steve talks about the failure of our education system to teach children and young adults about one of the most important skills in life, critical thinking. He breaks down what critical thinking really is, why we need to develop this skill, and why so many people are missing this skill in today’s world. Steve talks about what we can do now to harness our critical thinking abilities and tap into much greater success in life. If you’re wondering how to develop one of the most important skills in life, check this episode out now!
*Download this episode now and subscribe to our channel to get more of these amazing interviews!
In our episode we go over:
• Why Steve wrote his book America's Critical Thinking Crisis: The Failure and Promise of Education
• The drawbacks Steve has witnessed firsthand with the education system in America, especially in higher education
• Why Steven doesn’t fault educators for the flaws of the system
• What critical thinking actually is and why it’s so important
• Why so many people are lacking this essential skill and how they can begin to develop this skill
• How journaling can help with developing critical thinking skills
• Recognizing our biases when searching for the truth
• Thinking of our thinking while we are thinking and why this is critical
• Hearing different perspectives and opposing viewpoints
• Thinking of your decisions throughout the day and analyzing your reasons for doing and thinking certain ways
• The role teachers play in critical thinking and how they can better teach their students how to develop this skill
• Why businesses and corporations and seeking more critical thinking workers
• Street smart vs. book smart and where critical thinking comes into play for both
• Why critical thinking makes you a better student
• How parents can teach their kids to be critical thinkers
• Fixing a broken education system and getting critical thinking training into the classroom
• Why grades aren’t as important as most teachers think
• Why A students are usually poor critical thinkers
• The best ways to develop critical thinking skills right now, even as an adult
• Whether or not it’s possible to measure or quantify critical thinking
Check out Steven on:
Website: thecriticalthinkinginitiative.org
Book: amazon.com/Americas-Critical-Thinking-Crisis
Sponsors:
* Follow Justin on Instagram now for daily content not found anywhere else!
*Check out Justin’s new book ELITE MIND at EliteMindBook.com.
*Join our email list at EliteManMagazine.com/newsletter now!
*Go to elitenucalm.com to get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm.
*Go to calderalab.com and use the coupon code ELITEMAN at checkout for 20% off.
How To Master Your Life And Relationships Using Integrated Attachment Theory – Thais Gibson (Ep. 396)
How To Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body – Brandy Gillmore (Ep. 395)
Sex Advice, Gender Roles, Open Relationships, Porn Addictions, Daddy Issues, And Happiness In Today’s World – Eva Lovia (Ep. 394)
How To Reshape The Reality Of Your Present And Future Life – Michael Thornhill (Ep. 393)
The Performance Paradox – Eduardo Briceño (Ep. 392)
How To Stay Physically And Mentally Fit As You Get Older – BJ Gaddour (Ep. 391)
The Fastest And Most Effective Way To Overcome Panic Or A Major Fear – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 390)
How To Overcome Fears Using A 100-Year-Old Psychology Technique – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 389)
How To Condition Your Mind And Body To Do The Impossible And Become Super Human – Steven Kottler (Ep. 388)
Failure Vs. Success – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 387)
Stop Taking These 3 Workout Supplements – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 386)
Why Depression Can Be Great For You – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 385)
Do NOT Eat This Fake Superfood – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 384)
Why You Need To Cleanse Every Day – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 383)
Why You Should Supplement With Vitamins And Minerals – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 382)
How Much Exercise You Need Every Week – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 381)
Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For You And Should You Take Them? – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 380)
How To Spend Your Time Wisely (What NOT To Do!) – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 379)
How To Purify Your Air To Keep Out Mold, Smoke, Dust, Chemicals, Bacteria, And Viruses – Justin Stenstrom (Ep. 378)
How To Cultivate Inner Peace No Matter How Chaotic Things May Be – Charles Clay (Ep. 377)
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Good Mood Revolution
HyberNation: Sleep Stories and Meditations
The Fertility Conversations Podcast
Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
The Gary Null Show
Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories