For number 6, maybe show that clip in which an orca upsets a kayak (which then pops up with occupant OK). It appears "real" until one considers alternative explanations--such as video manipulation to produce a clever and convincing "eye-witness" account for an ad. http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/kayak.asp
--Dave Gerald Peterson wrote: > > > Tipsters: I introduce and develop exercises in my class to teach > critical thinking. I begin by having students learn some basic > guidelines. I am trying to develop graphic images that can be > associated with the guidelines, but my creative imagination seems to > be rather flat. So I thought that creative tipsters might be able to > help. I have developed some graphic images for six of the guidelines, > but am stumbling on the other two. At the same time, you may have > better ideas for any of the guidelines. I appreciate any help you can > muster! Gary > > 1. Ask questions--a student at a desk with hand raised. > 2. Define terms--a dictionary > 3. Examine the evidence--a detective's magnifying glass > 4. Tolerate uncertainty--a cartoon face with a big question mark > 5. Avoid emotional reasoning--a monkey with a briefcase and the > phrase "no monkey business"? Well... I did think of some caricature > of a politician, but thought this would not register with my students. > 6. Examine different viewpoints--a picture of the fabled elephant > felt up by the blind men > 7. Don't over-simplify--???? > 8. Examine assumptions and biases???? > > > Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. > Professor, Psychology > Saginaw Valley State University > University Center, MI 48710 > 989-964-4491 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > -- -- ___________________________________________________________________ David E. Campbell, Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Department of Psychology Phone: 707-826-3721 Humboldt State University FAX: 707-826-4993 Arcata, CA 95521-8299 www.humboldt.edu/~campbell/psyc.htm <http://www.humboldt.edu/%7Ecampbell/psyc.htm> --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
