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Study Skills: Critical Thinking Skills Workshop with Dr Maria Serban from University of East Anglia
February 3 @ 12:45 - 13:30
In this Study Skills session, Dr Maria Serban, Lecturer in the School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies at University of East Anglia, will lead an interactive skills and insight workshop entitled Question Everything? On the Use of Critical Thinking Tools.
In a world of information overload and competing claims, how do we think clearly for ourselves? In this session, we’ll explore some common reasoning pitfalls—like how oversimplified slogans can obscure complex issues, and why our everyday assumptions about “better” choices can sometimes lead us astray.
Through accessible examples from politics, consumer choices, and everyday life, you’ll practice spotting logical problems and questioning what seems obvious.
What’s more, practising these skills will be helpful for evaluating sources, constructing arguments in essays, and engaging critically with course material across all subjects.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Maria Serban
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: All aged 16+ pre-university students. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: