Critical Thinking: design of effective programs

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze the common characteristics of critical thinking training programs that have been applied over the last ten years, given the growing scientific production around critical thinking and the need to improve training profiles in this area. competence. The analysis has focused on quasi-experimental studies with the application of pre and post tests in formal teaching contexts. The results show that for the elaboration of these programs it is necessary to have defined training profiles, trainer profile, and student-centered methodology and learning activities through problem-based learning, project-based learning, and case studies. The results show that the programs of recent years have been oriented to a constructivist or cognitive model, with highly significant learning activities, contextualized and consistent with the study plans and complementary to the socio-labor needs of a labor market that requires highly qualified workers.