Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students will have
• developed a better understanding of ethics and their application to everyday situations in relation to critical thinking;
• furthered their understanding of the special responsibility that comes with the application of critical thinking as critical acting;
• acquainted themselves with different strategies of critical acting;
• improved their ability to identify issues/situations requiring critical acting and assess the adequate strategies to do so;
• strengthened their confidence to “walk out on a limb” and act critically where necessary;
• increased their ability to assess an appropriate balance between having an easier life by not speaking truth to power and the moral (and sometimes legal) requirement to fight injustice and stupidity;
• improved their abilities to focus on developing solutions through creative and innovative activities;
• developed strategies to work with peers, share their experiences and benefit from learning the different practices and views in other disciplinary areas.