Lesson Plans

A.4.01 – Introduction to Critical Thinking

15 minutes

  • Tutor introduces the topic of critical thinking in community work to the group.
  • Using a flipchart and marker, the Tutor leads a group discussion to determine the learners’ understanding of the term ‘critical thinking’.
  • Using PowerPoint slides, the tutor introduces some definitions of critical thinking, the role of critical thinkers and the role of thinking critically in community work.


Egg-timer or stopwatch for rounds; Pens and note-taking materials for learners to write down words; Flipchart and marker; Projector and Screen; PowerPoint Slides; Laptop or Computer