No, the goal of #HigherEd shldn't be 2 teach studs "general thinking skills" like critical thinking, prob solving, clinical reasoning & reflection b/c such general skills simply DON'T exist! I concur @monteiro_meded, @sherbino & @RealGeoffNorman! #MedEd https://t.co/egflZc2jav
Critical thinking, biases and dual processing: The enduring myth of generalisable skills.
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Discussions exhibit a tone of critical reflection, with many posters emphasizing the article's argument against the overreliance on teaching general thinking skills in medical education. Words like 'myth,' 'busting,' and 'crucial' articulate a belief that current practices are misguided, while statements such as 'progress is more likely via experiential knowledge' demonstrate endorsement of the paper's recommendations. The overall tone reveals a serious, almost reformist attitude that values empirical evidence and specific skills over abstract notions of universal cognitive abilities.
Many posts strongly support the critique of the myth of generalizable skills, praising the emphasis on experiential knowledge and skepticism towards broad cognitive skills as invalid or misleading.
Posts reflect high engagement with the topic, expressing curiosity about the implications for medical training and philosophical debates, with questions and calls for discussion.
Although some posts are more supportive or declarative, others delve into specific criticisms and emphasize the importance of experiential learning, indicating genuine depth of engagement.
Several discussions highlight potential shifts in educational approaches, suggesting the article could influence future curriculum design or challenge existing paradigms, though some posts focus more on critique than immediate change.
Abstract in brief
- The article discusses the persistent myth that generalizable thinking skills can be effectively taught and applied in medical education, warning against relying on curricular methods that focus solely on developing these skills.
- It reviews the historical development of this idea through three periods—Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Counter-Enlightenment—highlighting how evidence from psychology and medical education has repeatedly challenged the notion that general reasoning skills are easily transferable across different contexts.
- The paper concludes that true progress in medical training is better achieved by enhancing experiential knowledge and specific clinical skills, rather than investing heavily in teaching supposedly universal thinking abilities that lack strong empirical support.
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Good read @MedEd_Journal @monteiro_meded @sherbino @realgeoffnormanet al. Progress in #MedEd is more likely to arise from improving #experiential_knowledge than inculcating #general_skills like #critical_thinking @UofGMedicine @UK_CReME @ImproveDX #MedEd https://t.co/oNha413kSe https://t.co/iFomwcmg6Q
Critical thinking, biases and dual processing: The enduring myth of generalisable skills https://t.co/20zeUUIdCe https://t.co/t8urf9nYCv
@pulmtoilet An alternative and more actionable framing (to anchoring) is two apparent knowledge errors: Misjudging the 1. base rate of conditions (sepsis most common cause of hypogly in crit. ill) 2. value of a key piece of data (nl stim excludes primary AI) see https://t.co/5dkGrYEd1L
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RT @doc_BLocke: @pulmtoilet An alternative and more actionable framing (to anchoring) is two apparent knowledge errors: Misjudging the 1.…
@pulmtoilet An alternative and more actionable framing (to anchoring) is two apparent knowledge errors: Misjudging the 1. base rate of conditions (sepsis most common cause of hypogly in crit. ill) 2. value of a key piece of data (nl stim excludes primary AI) see https://t.co/5dkGrYEd1L
Time and again - Critical thinking is polishing. The sculpting comes from the years dedicated to building expertise in a domain. Sculptor
Thought provoking read, in parts at least. Everything is specific, even the general? https://t.co/t74S7KpM9A
@juliandc90 @endocrinorosero Si es un sesgo, el decir que no lo es no le da la razón, así de sencillo. https://t.co/6UxpF8AWFM
Critical thinking, biases and dual processing: The enduring myth of generalisable skills. https://t.co/RJoseTrTQF
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RT @mededdoc: No, the goal of #HigherEd shldn't be 2 teach studs "general thinking skills" like critical thinking, prob solving, clinical r…
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RT @mededdoc: No, the goal of #HigherEd shldn't be 2 teach studs "general thinking skills" like critical thinking, prob solving, clinical r…
RT @mededdoc: No, the goal of #HigherEd shldn't be 2 teach studs "general thinking skills" like critical thinking, prob solving, clinical r…
RT @mededdoc: No, the goal of #HigherEd shldn't be 2 teach studs "general thinking skills" like critical thinking, prob solving, clinical r…
No, the goal of #HigherEd shldn't be 2 teach studs "general thinking skills" like critical thinking, prob solving, clinical reasoning & reflection b/c such general skills simply DON'T exist! I concur @monteiro_meded, @sherbino & @RealGeoffNorman! #MedEd https://t.co/egflZc2jav
RT @NESKnowledge: Critical thinking, biases and dual processing: The enduring myth of generalisable skills https://t.co/20zeUUIdCe https:/…
Critical thinking, biases and dual processing: The enduring myth of generalisable skills https://t.co/20zeUUIdCe https://t.co/t8urf9nYCv
RT @drjamesboyle: Good read @MedEd_Journal @monteiro_meded @sherbino @realgeoffnormanet al. Progress in #MedEd is more likely to arise from…
RT @drjamesboyle: Good read @MedEd_Journal @monteiro_meded @sherbino @realgeoffnormanet al. Progress in #MedEd is more likely to arise from…
RT @drjamesboyle: Good read @MedEd_Journal @monteiro_meded @sherbino @realgeoffnormanet al. Progress in #MedEd is more likely to arise from…
RT @drjamesboyle: Good read @MedEd_Journal @monteiro_meded @sherbino @realgeoffnormanet al. Progress in #MedEd is more likely to arise from…
RT @drjamesboyle: Good read @MedEd_Journal @monteiro_meded @sherbino @realgeoffnormanet al. Progress in #MedEd is more likely to arise from…
RT @drjamesboyle: Good read @MedEd_Journal @monteiro_meded @sherbino @realgeoffnormanet al. Progress in #MedEd is more likely to arise from…
RT @drjamesboyle: Good read @MedEd_Journal @monteiro_meded @sherbino @realgeoffnormanet al. Progress in #MedEd is more likely to arise from…
Good read @MedEd_Journal @monteiro_meded @sherbino @realgeoffnormanet al. Progress in #MedEd is more likely to arise from improving #experiential_knowledge than inculcating #general_skills like #critical_thinking @UofGMedicine @UK_CReME @ImproveDX #MedEd https://t.co/oNha413kSe https://t.co/iFomwcmg6Q
A 'myth-busting' review calling on medical education to focus on improving "the breadth and depth of experiential knowledge" rather than general critical thinking skills https://t.co/8l028eLteL
Critical thinking, biases and dual processing: The enduring myth of generalisable skills. https://t.co/7ovge93n3L
Critical thinking, biases and dual processing: The enduring myth of generalisable skills https://t.co/lu5LDq1b4I
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