Raising Critical Thinkers
By Julie Bogart
A Parent’s Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age. TarcherPerigee, 2022.
Summary of Raising Critical Thinkers book by Julie Bogart
An empowering manual for parents and guardians to help children process the barrage of unfiltered information they are exposed to online, as well as other sources, and teach them assessment skills to develop their own views and beliefs.
Chapters in Raising Critical Thinkers book summary
What do you get from this book? How to encourage the next generation to be courageous, curious, and compassionate
Curiosity should always be nurtured as it is the most rewarding character trait a child can claim
Dynamic learning isn’t about giving right answers; it’s about asking questions
Preconceived notions and stored visions in memory determine physical and mental reactions to life experiences
Critical thinking starts with caring about what matters to the world, not just what matters to you
A child’s unique identity develops through self-awareness, growing their mind, and experiencing diverse cultures
Reading is a powerful resource but only when teamed with real-world experiences
Reading online engages a different type of focus than reading a physical book
Experiences and imagination have important roles in the building of critical thinking skills
Encounters are transformational, earning them the “most essential for expanding critical thinking” award
“Getting it right” is old-school while “generating insight” is the more effective approach to learning
Worldviews change over time and influence reader interpretations of all things written
Adapting to inevitable change is a sign of strong critical thinking skills
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Who should read Raising Critical Thinkers book
- child caregivers
- classroom aides
- child and adolescent counselors
- those who want to better their own critical thinking skills
About the author of Raising Critical Thinkers
Julie Bogart
Julie Bogart is the creator and founder of the Brave Writer and Brave Learner Home programs that teach writing and language arts to families and support parents through coaching and teaching. She homeschooled her five children for seventeen years and is also the author of The Brave Learner.
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