Critical and Creative Thinking

EKU Definition of Critical and Creative Thinking (a work in progress)

Critical and creative thinking are dynamic and deliberate processes where learners are active participants in intellectual activities in which they explore, evaluate, expand and express in relation to problems, scenarios, and arguments in order to reach sound and innovative solutions, decisions, and positions.

Click on the icon to the right to learn more about the Elements of Thought and the Intellectual Standards of the Paul/Elder Model of critical thinking.

Eastern Kentucky University: Developing informed, critical and creative thinkers who communicate effectively (recognition on Critical Thinking.org)

Click on the icon to the left to access all of the general education course assessment information.

Download Gen. Ed. Critical Thinking Rubric
Download Gen Ed. Oral Communication Rubric
Download Gen Ed. Written Communication Rubric