🟢 Characteristics of Critical Thinking

        A framework for classifying different types of critical thinking skills and abilities was invented in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom and his colleagues. The classification is often represented as a pyramid, with lower levels representing more basic skills and higher levels representing more complex and sophisticated abilities. This is called Bloom's Taxonomy.

Bloom's Taxonomy

👉 Major characteristics of critical thinking

    

    1.      Active Listening

      This involves actively paying attention to what others are saying, rather than just passively hearing the words. It requires the ability to understand and process information effectively and respond appropriately.

    2.      Being Curious

      Being curious means having a desire to learn, understand and explore new ideas and concepts. It involves asking questions, seeking clarification, and being open to new perspectives.

 

    3.      Being Disciplined

      Critical thinking requires discipline and structure in order to be effective. This means being systematic and organized in your thought process, using logic and evidence to support your arguments.

 

    4.      Being Humble

      Humility is important in critical thinking as it helps one avoid confirmation bias and resist the temptation to make assumptions without evidence. Being humble means recognizing the limitations of your own knowledge and being open to new information and perspectives.

👥 Group Work

🔷 Discuss the solutions that the Sri Lanka Cricket Board can take to improve the quality of cricket.

 

·       Improving the batting line-up

Sri Lanka's batting has been inconsistent, and they need to find a way to stabilize it. This can be done by identifying the right combination of players and working on their technique.

·       Developing fast bowling attack

Sri Lanka has had a history of producing quality spin bowlers, but they need to work on their pace bowling department to become a more balanced side.

·       Building team culture

The team needs to work on building a strong team culture, which includes trust, mutual respect, and a strong sense of unity. This will help them perform better on the field.

·       Investing in youth development

Sri Lanka needs to focus on developing young talent and creating a pathway for them to reach the national team. This will ensure a steady flow of new talent into the team.

·       Improving mental toughness

      Cricket is as much a mental game as it is physical, and Sri Lanka's players need to work on their mental toughness to handle the pressure of international cricket.