Thinking Strategies Research Articles

Strategies for developing critical thinking and problem-based learning in the modern educational environment

Ensuring the development of critical thinking stands as an essential factor in shaping students’ professional and educational growth, fostering improved learning quality, better assimilation of educational material, and the application of knowledge in practical settings. Within the research framework, a significant focus lies on formulating strategies for nurturing critical thinking. In the realm of pedagogical activities, this necessitates preparing, planning, and adapting strategies in line with the specific requirements of the educational audience. The primary objective of this academic paper is to explore current strategies, particularly those widely employed in advanced countries, aimed at enhancing students’ cognitive and analytical capacities. An integral part of this exploration involves analyzing the utilization of the problem-based learning method as a catalyst for achieving heightened levels of critical thinking and analytical agility. This scientific article delineates the core theoretical components of the critical thinking concept, revealing diverse approaches to critical thinking strategies. Furthermore, it offers recommendations on integrating these strategies into the educational process, aligning them with established pedagogical methodologies. The investigation encompasses an examination of the practices in developed countries that stimulate critical thinking and the means employed to achieve this objective. The research findings underscore the imperative nature of fostering students’ critical thinking within the educational environment, especially considering the escalating demand for technological advancements. Drawing upon a theoretical exploration of contemporary scholars and practical accomplishments of educational institutions, this academic paper aims to ensure and enhance the quality of critical thinking. Consequently, these findings serve as a foundational resource for devising future strategies, illustrating effective methods for cultivating students’ cognitive capabilities.

Primary students’ relational thinking and computation strategies with concrete-to-symbolic representations of subtraction as difference

Children are highly inclined to attend to the properties of numbers, operations and equality when given helpful tools for doing so. Our aim was to investigate early algebraic thinking with the compensation property of equality for subtraction. We provided 22 (9–11-year-old) students with physical blocks for building vertical towers and conducted individual interviews with them as they completed a sequence of 15 tasks involving subtraction as difference using concrete, numeric, and symbolic representations. Relational thinking was evidenced across a range of subtraction calculation skill levels. Those students who could use both indirect addition and take-away strategies flexibly, depending on the size of the numbers involved, were more likely to evidence attention to generality with symbolic equations. The shift to symbolic equations elicited some students’ productive attempts to connect subtraction as difference and subtraction as take way but seemed to hinder others by provoking a return to take away calculations rather than relational thinking strategies.

Health humanities-focused interprofessional education for age-friendly care using photography and the 4Ms framework: A curricular short report

An interprofessional education activity (IPE) using visual art was implemented to develop student empathy for older adults’ lived experiences and understanding of the age-friendly healthcare 4Ms framework. Graduate students in clinical psychology, pharmacy, physician assistant, and physical therapy participated. The activity involved an introduction to the 4Ms, submitting original photographs of older adults in the context of the 4Ms, and a photography exhibition. At the exhibition, students viewed images in interprofessional groups and discussed the images using a modified visual thinking strategy followed by a facilitated discussion. Pre/post surveys for 4Ms knowledge, empathy, interprofessional learning, and satisfaction were completed. Positive changes occurred in empathy, attitudes toward IPE, 4Ms knowledge, and satisfaction. Group discussion themes identified include recognition of the ambiguity of the lived experience; awareness of cognitive bias; and changing perspective. Activities combining visual art and IPE may develop empathy and knowledge of age-friendly care in health sciences students.

Examining the Correlation and Predictive Power of Metacognitive Domains on Mathematics Performance Among Senior High School Students

This study aims to determine the correlation and predictors of students’ performance in mathematics based on the eight domains of metacognition: declarative, procedural, conditional, planning, information management strategy, comprehension monitoring, debugging strategy, and evaluation. This study employed a descriptive-correlational research design conducted with 272 Senior High School Grade 11 students enrolled in the academic track. The research instruments utilized were the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory to assess students’ metacognitive awareness while the multiple-choice test was used to measure students’ performance in mathematics, with reliability coefficients of .853 and .790, respectively. Descriptive and inferential statistics, such as Chi-square and multiple regression analysis, were employed to interpret and analyze the data. Utilizing the descriptive statistics, results reported that metacognitive knowledge attained a mean score of 3.69 while the metacognitive control/regulation obtained a mean score of 3.65 with an overall mean score of 3.67 interpreted as aware, respectively. Furthermore, the results revealed a significant association between students’ performance in mathematics and their metacognitive awareness. The study highlighted that high-performing students in mathematics were those who effectively utilized and managed their metacognitive awareness. Moreover, it was found that greater awareness of metacognitive thinking correlated with better performance in mathematics. Additionally, the results indicated that 75.3% of metacognitive domains contributed to students’ success in mathematics. However, only declarative, procedural, conditional, and debugging strategies significantly predicted students’ success in mathematics. This suggests that students who effectively use and manage these specific metacognitive skills are more likely to excel in mathematics. In essence, this study highlights the crucial role of metacognition in mathematics learning. By fostering students’ awareness and utilization of these powerful thinking strategies, teachers can empower learners to excel in mathematics and beyond.

ATTITUDES OF ARABIC LANGUAGE TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN JERUSALEM TOWARDS TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

This study is concerned with identifying the attitudes of teachers in secondary schools in Jerusalem towards teaching critical thinking, and identifying the educational strategies they actually use to develop it. The importance of this study is highlighted in identifying teachers’ attitudes towards teaching critical thinking, and in encouraging teachers and students to liberate themselves from the traditional patterns prevailing in education, and replace them with educational patterns based on the use of thinking teaching programs, to develop students’ latent skills and energies. The researcher asked the following main question: “What are the attitudes of teachers in secondary schools in Jerusalem towards teaching critical thinking skills?” The following two sub-questions branched out from this main question: The first: What are the educational strategies that teachers use to develop critical thinking skills? The second: Do teachers intend to use educational strategies that develop critical thinking, or do they use them by chance and without planning? To answer the research questions, the researcher chose a purposive sample of teachers in secondary schools in Jerusalem. The qualitative approach was used in the study, and the research tool was discussion in the focus group. The study was conducted in the first semester of the academic year 2022/2023. After collecting the data, the researcher analyzed it qualitatively, and arrived at the following main results: There are some strategies that teachers use to develop critical thinking skills, and their use varies from one teacher to another, and teachers’ attitudes towards enhancing critical thinking skills range between desire and lack thereof, and whoever has the desire does not have the knowledge and skill. And experience, as well as the teachers’ use of some strategies for teaching critical thinking is unintentional and unplanned. The study concluded with a number of recommendations based on the results of the study, the most important of which are: that the responsible authorities in the Ministry of Education prepare special training programs for teachers in using strategies for teaching critical thinking skills, and that other studies be conducted on critical thinking strategies within the framework of various academic subjects, and the last recommendation is that Other studies are being conducted that link inclinations toward critical thinking and its skills, due to the importance of inclinations toward critical thinking in acquiring and developing skills

Six Thinking Hats model of learning-Creative teaching method in physiotherapy-A pilot study.

The fast growth of science and technology in the 21st century has made it necessary for advances in many sectors, including social, economic, educational, and health. Physiotherapists must have highly developed critical thinking abilities, such as creative, critical, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, to deal with these changes. Creativity is the capacity to view, shape, and organize the world in a unique way, whereas critical thinking is the ability to think outside the box, notice parts that others cannot see, be open to new ideas, and never be afraid to attempt new things. All of the continually developing and changing knowledge cannot be included in educational programs for physiotherapy students. The Six Thinking Hats were designed by Edward de Bono. The "Six Thinking Hats" concept is a teaching strategy for encouraging creative thinking by organizing and presenting ideas within a predetermined framework. The goal of the study was to apply the Six Thinking Hats model to physiotherapy themes in order to create a creative teaching technique and get feedback by fostering the critical thinking abilities of physiotherapy students. During the 2021-2022 academic year, there were 42 students registered for III and IV BPT students enrolled for physiotherapy course; however, the research sample comprised 41 students. The course included 6 h of theory and 18 h of clinical sessions. Students were taught by two instructors via a PowerPoint presentation on SCI, obesity, and for further practice, they were given two case studies taught by Six Thinking Hats model. After the class, each group received a set of hats in one of six colors to use the Six Thinking Hats method effectively, and then students were asked to provide opinions on the Six Thinking Hats model of learning. Data analysis and response reporting were conducted, using literature and student comments. The Six Thinking Hats model was discovered to be more efficient in comprehending topics and provides all-encompassing care. The ability to understand patients' views, see both the positive and negative aspects in conditions, develop their ability to think critically, and create with unique concepts all improved for the students. About 90.2% of students stated that they learned to think from different aspects, 85.4% of the students stated that it ensured they considered the patient holistically, 87.8% of the students stated that the method allowed for sharing different ideas and thoughts, 75.6% that it helped them to produce creative ideas. Overall, 95% of students agreed that the Six Thinking Hats approach was better than conventional lectures and case studies, with 5% disagreeing. This study concluded that the Six Thinking Hats model of learning is a creative teaching method that is useful for the development of physiotherapy students' critical thinking. Skills and having this type of study in the physiotherapy literature add to the improvement and enrichment of physiotherapy education.

Literary Creation and the Fusion of Critical Thinking: Project-Centered Teaching Strategies in Australian Higher Education at the Beginning of the 21st Century

This paper investigates the intricate relationship between literary creation, critical thinking, and project-centered teaching strategies within the landscape of Australian Higher Education at the onset of the 21st century. The study delves into the integration of literary creation as a catalyst for fostering creativity and critical thinking skills, with a specific focus on project-centered teaching approaches. Utilizing a mixed-methods research design, the study explores the challenges, opportunities, and successful implementations of these strategies across diverse disciplines. The findings shed light on the dynamic interplay between literary creation, critical thinking, and innovative pedagogical methods, providing valuable insights for educators, administrators, and policymakers in the higher education domain.

Developing an Evaluation Scale for Assessing the Effective Implementation of Matatag Curriculum in Philippine Public Schools: Exploratory Sequential Design

The Matatag curriculum is a comprehensive educational framework designed to enhance learning and development in Philippine public schools, focusing on holistic, inclusive, and culturally relevant teaching practices incorporated into peace and values education and reading enhancement. Using a mixed-method exploratory sequential design, this study aimed to develop an evaluation scale for the effective implementation of the Matatag curriculum. The findings revealed twelve essential themes from the views of teachers, underscoring the need for integrating interactive learning, critical thinking, technology integration, cultural relevance, and collaborative strategies to boost student engagement and outcomes. Further, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) identified three core dimensions crucial for curriculum evaluation: Curriculum Design and Content, Teaching and Learning Enhancement, and Implementation and Support. These dimensions underscore the importance of a comprehensive, inclusive curriculum approach. While Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) indicated these dimensions were optimal for developing the Matatag curriculum’s evaluation scale. The refinement of the thirteen items as a final evaluation tool went through rigorous item analysis, resulting in a reliable instrument with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.896, ensuring precise curriculum implementation assessment. This process validated the research findings, both quantitative and qualitative. The study concludes that a thorough assessment of curriculum effectiveness necessitates a blend of strategies, including stakeholder feedback and regular evaluations, to foster ongoing improvement. It recommends that educators embrace a holistic approach featuring interactive learning, critical thinking, technology, cultural relevance, and collaborative methods to elevate educational outcomes.

Research on the optimization strategy of matching the structure of vocational education and industrial development in Hubei under the background of big data

Abstract There is a certain gap between the current situation of matching vocational education graduates and regional industrial development letters in Hubei Province, which needs to be dealt with by the efforts of vocational education institutions, the government, industrial frontiers, and graduates themselves. Aiming at the current problems of Hubei Province that the match between vocational education and industrial development structure is not high enough and the level of cooperation between industry and education needs to be improved, this paper puts forward the optimization strategy of matching between industry and education in vocational education institutions that contains five suggestions. After designing the hierarchical analysis and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method to construct the evaluation index system, the C1 vocational education institutions that carried out the optimization reform of industry-industry matching according to the strategy of this paper were compared with the remaining two ordinary vocational education institutions. It is found that the overall level of industry-education matching of C1 institutions, 87.489, is the highest among the three institutions and is excellent, and the scores of the first-level indexes are 87.095, 90.216, and 85.371, respectively. The satisfaction levels of faculty, curriculum construction, and enterprise benefit are 0.91, 0.9, and 0.95, thanks to the fact that C1 colleges and universities have introduced off-campus industrial mentors under the guidance of the strategy of optimizing the matching of production and education increased the number of applied skills courses, expanding school-enterprise cooperation and other initiatives have had obvious effects. The employment rate of graduates in their specialty counterparts has steadily increased from 69.4% in 2018 to 88.5% in 2023, and the degree of structural matching between vocational education and industrial development has significantly increased. This paper makes useful thinking and innovative strategies for achieving better matching between vocational education and industrial structure, and promoting industrial development and economic transformation and upgrading in Hubei Province.

The Theoretical Basis, Value Thinking and Practical Strategies for Integrating the National Spirit into Ideological and Political Course Teaching in the New Era

The Theoretical Basis, Value Thinking and Practical Strategies for Integrating the National Spirit into Ideological and Political Course Teaching in the New Era

Design Thinking as an Effort to Enhance Critical Thinking and Science Literacy in Chemistry Learning: A Systematic Review

Critical thinking skills and science literacy represent two pivotal aspects within education, seeking to cultivate students into knowledgeable, analytical individuals proficient in critical thinking when confronting diverse challenges and life circumstances. In the pursuit of enhancing critical thinking abilities, four fundamental aspects come into play, encompassing the capacity for problem-solving, decision-making, assumption analysis, as well as evaluation and inquiry skills. On the other hand, the literacy aspect comprises the articulation of phenomena through the application of chemical concepts, the resolution of problems through the utilization of chemical comprehension, and the critical analysis of strategies and benefits derived from chemistry education. The primary objective of this study are to analyze research trends on the influence of design thinking strategies in improving students' critical thinking and literacy skills through bibliometric analysis and to ascertain the impact of design thinking strategies on the augmentation of students' critical thinking skills and literacy. The data sources used came from reputable journals from 2017-2023. The data obtained is secondary data analyzed with VOSviewer on research trends in critical thinking skills and scientific literacy, the number of publications, the type of research, and the samples used. The data analysis technique employed is Miles and Huberman's method, which consists of four stages: data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings of this research indicate that the utilization of design thinking strategies exerts a significant influence on students' critical thinking skills and literacy, employing 13 aspects applicable during the implementation of chemistry learning processes

The Effects of an Early Algebra Intervention on Third-Grade Students’ Algebraic Thinking Skills

The importance of early algebra has been emphasized in international literature, and it has been discussed in many studies that students who are involved in a comprehensive intervention improve their algebraic thinking skills. The aim of this study was to test the effects of an early algebra intervention on the algebraic thinking skills of 3rd-grade students. The 3rd-grade intervention and control groups were included in the study, and both groups were given pre-test and post-test. In the findings, although there was no statistical difference between the 3rd-grade intervention and control group performances in the pre-test, a statistically significant difference was found in the post-test. Analysis of the students' strategies revealed that the students in the intervention group used algebraic thinking strategies more in the post-test than the control group in three big ideas, which are equality, expressions, equations and inequalities, generalized arithmetic, and functional thinking.

ESCALATING THE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE OF GURU SEKUMPUL TOMB'S RELIGIOUS TOURISM THROUGH MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

Religious tourism holds a significant position in the global tourism industry, attracting visitors to culturally and spiritually significant pilgrimage sites. Indonesia, ranked second in The Global Travel Muslim Index 2022, has witnessed a rise in Muslim tourists exploring religious destinations. Ensuring the sustainability of religious tourism and enhancing the spiritual pilgrimage experience necessitates critical thinking, innovative approaches, and effective communication strategies. Promotion through social media is crucial for marketing religious tourism destinations. However, challenges persist in Indonesia's tourist development due to the absence of an integrated marketing communication strategy. Research emphasizes the importance of communication strategies and the preservation of cultural and religious diversity for the sustainability of religious tourism. In South Kalimantan, despite the potential for religious tourism, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in visitor numbers. Employing a qualitative approach, including interviews and SWOT analysis, this study formulates a strategic communication plan for promoting the Guru Sekumpul Tomb. The strategy focuses on product packaging, nuanced marketing communication, a serene pilgrimage ambiance, and leveraging digital media platforms, along with collaboration with local stakeholders and optimal use of natural resources. Ultimately, integrating innovative knowledge and skills is crucial for the success and sustained viability of religious tourist sites, concurrently elevating the spiritual pilgrimage experience.

Проблемы и перспективы современных подходов к изучению стратегий пространственного мышления

Spatial thinking (spatial ability) is an important predictor of success in mathematics, engineering, science and other related fields. Spatial performance is related to a large number of factors, including socio-economic and biological influences. Strategies of spatial thinking, understood as the approach, consciously or unconsciously, chosen to solve a spatial problem, is one of the factors that contribute to overall performance. The literature discusses strategies for solving different spatial tasks, including mental rotation, spatial visualisation, navigation, and mechanical reasoning, which are partly overlapping but also have some distinct features. In this review, we have summarised more than one hundred studies published in leading international journals, identified the main trends, insights and limitations of these studies, and presented possible future directions of this research area. A special emphasis is placed on the contemporary methods for studying spatial strategies, including eye tracking, neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI, fNIRS), non-invasive brain stimulation, and tracking location in space (VR mazes, GPS data). The practical significance of this research is discussed. For example, identifying strategies optimal for performance in a specific task can benefit education, engineering psychology, logistics and usability.

Non-linear thinking strategies in post-non-classical higher art education: A synergistic concept

Relevance. The relevance of the subject is conditioned upon the concept of �non-linearity� as a conceptual idea of the philosophy of education, which implies a new way of thinking in the context of the modern transitive, non-linear transformation of Ukrainian society.Purpose. The purpose of the research is to understand the significance of non-linear thinking strategies in the modern educational context and to make a valuable contribution to the development of science and art.Methodology. To achieve the purposes and implement the conceptual ideas, several research and search methods were chosen: conceptual and terminological analysis, comparative analysis, synthesis, generalisation of scientific perspectives, and extrapolation of theoretical and methodological provisions. The research methods in the research are based on the concepts of nonlinear dynamics and synergetics as interdisciplinary scientific knowledge.Results. The main results of the research are the identification of opportunities for implementing nonlinear thinking strategies in the context of higher art education. The necessity of expanding the forms and methods of art education and their connection with modern production and spheres of public life was substantiated. The research demonstrates that the mechanism for implementing these strategies in the content of higher art education is: the foundation of knowledge, overcoming its dispersion and fragmentation, the introduction of interdisciplinary scientific integration of knowledge, the diversification of forms and methods of art education and their relationship with production, and the connection with the main spheres of public life (dual forms of education, the production of new knowledge through various educational methods of a projective and research nature).Conclusions. The practical significance of the research is that the introduction of non-linear strategies in higher art education contributes to the deep development of art students, helps them adapt to constant changes in the modern world, and promotes the establishment of creative and innovative solutions in the artistic field.

Leadership in Unstable Conditions: Change Management Strategies and Effective Crisis Management for Achieving Success

The paper is devoted to the issue of leadership in unstable conditions in terms of change management strategies and effective crisis management for achieving success. The relevance of the study lies in the fact that it is challenging to be a leader in a changing world where it is almost impossible to predict all the factors of influence, as well as the significance of each unfavorable factor. Consequently, the leadership should be based on precise calculations and a deep understanding of the processes. Also, it should be based on the absence of fear of risk and loss of the company's leading position in the market. The article aims to highlight the leadership in unstable conditions in terms of change management strategies and effective crisis management for achieving success. The subject of the study is modern change management strategies in the business environment. Research methods. The research employed such methods as description, analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalization, and modeling. The article outlines the complexities of leadership in the modern unstable environment. The authors describe the factors influencing the contemporary business environment. Furthermore, they analyze the essence of VUСA as a modern world and compare the differences between the VUСА and BANI worlds. The paper considers such features of the contemporary world as complexity, ambiguity, uncertainty, instability, fragility, anxiety, and the presence of many threats. In addition, it summarizes the impact of artificial intelligence on the business environment and competitiveness. The authors describe such modern change management strategies as the strategy of developing emotional intelligence and intuition, the strategy of non-linear thinking, the VUСA concept, and mindfulness. The article describes the possibilities of developing each strategy while training staff and managers. Also, the use of scenarios in specific cases is analyzed. The paper analyzes the essence of crisis management and determines the differences between preventive and curative strategies. The study considers the application of crisis management in certain circumstances and its benefits. It was determined that the relevance of this work is the importance of leadership in today's unstable world, which allows us to determine how leadership can be effectively implemented in various aspects. In addition, due to the pandemic and military operations, economic crises, and the emergence of new markets, it is difficult to fully compete with strong players. Accordingly, the issue of leadership strategies is quite relevant.

Searching for creativity: How people search to generate new ideas

AbstractCreativity is one of the critical skills for people in a variety of academic, work, and everyday life contexts. Searching for information is essential to the creative process. Despite the recent increased attention in research on information searching for creative tasks, there is still little understanding of how people search for information to generate novel and useful ideas. This study aims to address three key research questions: (1) What search processes do people engage in while completing creative tasks, (2) what creative thinking strategies are employed when searching to generate ideas, and (3) what challenges do people encounter while searching for creative tasks. The data were collected at a university in the United States using multiple methods, combining pre‐task interviews, search sessions that involved the generation of new ideas, and post‐task interviews. Drawing from the data analysis from 31 interviews and search sessions, we present a conceptual framework for information searching for creative tasks across academic and everyday search contexts. Our findings highlight exploration as a critical search activity when searching to generate ideas. The results of this study enhance our understanding of the relationship between search activities and creative thinking strategies.

Qualitative study of COVID-19 patient experiences with non-invasive ventilation and pronation: strategies to enhance treatment adherence

IntroductionNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) treatment combined with pronation in patients with COVID-19 respiratory failure has been shown to be effective in improving respiratory function and better patient outcomes. These patients may...

ATTITUDES OF ARABIC LANGUAGE TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN JERUSALEM TOWARDS TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

This study is concerned with identifying the attitudes of teachers in secondary schools in Jerusalem towards teaching critical thinking, and identifying the educational strategies they actually use to develop it. The importance of this study is highlighted in identifying teachers’ attitudes towards teaching critical thinking, and in encouraging teachers and students to liberate themselves from the traditional patterns prevailing in education, and replace them with educational patterns based on the use of thinking teaching programs, to develop students’ latent skills and energies. The researcher asked the following main question: “What are the attitudes of teachers in secondary schools in Jerusalem towards teaching critical thinking skills?” The following two sub-questions branched out from this main question: The first: What are the educational strategies that teachers use to develop critical thinking skills? The second: Do teachers intend to use educational strategies that develop critical thinking, or do they use them by chance and without planning? To answer the research questions, the researcher chose a purposive sample of teachers in secondary schools in Jerusalem. The qualitative approach was used in the study, and the research tool was discussion in the focus group. The study was conducted in the first semester of the academic year 2022/2023. After collecting the data, the researcher analyzed it qualitatively, and arrived at the following main results: There are some strategies that teachers use to develop critical thinking skills, and their use varies from one teacher to another, and teachers’ attitudes towards enhancing critical thinking skills range between desire and lack thereof, and whoever has the desire does not have the knowledge and skill. And experience, as well as the teachers’ use of some strategies for teaching critical thinking is unintentional and unplanned. The study concluded with a number of recommendations based on the results of the study, the most important of which are: that the responsible authorities in the Ministry of Education prepare special training programs for teachers in using strategies for teaching critical thinking skills, and that other studies be conducted on critical thinking strategies within the framework of various academic subjects, and the last recommendation is that Other studies are being conducted that link inclinations toward critical thinking and its skills, due to the importance of inclinations toward critical thinking in acquiring and developing skills

Features of the use of critical thinking skills in countering manipulation in modern communication.

The subject of the study is critical thinking. The article is devoted to the study of the role of critical thinking in modern communication conditions. Particular attention is paid to the peculiarities of using critical thinking skills in countering manipulative influences both in the professional sphere and in personal communicative interaction. The article substantiates that critical thinking is one of the most important skills in the modern world; the importance of critical thinking skills for effectively processing large amounts of incoming information, as well as for building successful communication, is clarified; the specifics and features of the application of critical thinking skills in the context of communicative interaction are considered; the role of logical as well as rhetorical components in communication is substantiated; options for countering communicative manipulations and incorrect communicative influences are proposed. The article uses methods of comparative analysis, contextual analysis, synthesis, generalization, classification, as well as the logical method. The article proposes a division of communicative goals according to the type of statements. Particular attention is focused on analyzing the situation of the motivating communicative goal. The article clarifies the meaning of the following concepts: communication, 4K competencies, critical thinking, non-critical thinking, manipulation, logical, psychological and rhetorical argumentation strategies, communicative purpose, rhetoric, ad hominem arguments, ad rem arguments, deductive inferences, inductive inferences. The article proposes methods and tools for strengthening the skills of building effective communicative interaction. Methods of countering manipulative communicative influences are also analyzed both from the point of view of logical science and rhetorical skill. The article will be useful for both undergraduate and graduate students studying rhetoric, argumentation theory, communication techniques, and a wide range of readers.