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Critical Thinking in the Age of AI

12 modules · Paul–Elder framework, logic, AI literacy, decision science & ethics

12 modules · EN / ES / VI
Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
A rigorous bilingual masterclass that turns passive information consumers into independent, ethical thinkers. Built on the Paul–Elder framework and its eight intellectual traits, the program spans logic and fallacies, information verification, AI collaboration, data and decision science, ethics, debate, and a graduation capstone — aligned to Common Core, the AAC&U VALUE rubric, ISTE, and Vietnam's 2018 national curriculum.

Curriculum

What you will learn

  1. 01

    Foundations & the Critical Mind

    What critical thinking is, dual-process cognition, how AI works, the Paul–Elder elements.

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  2. 02

    Logic & Argumentation

    The Toulmin model, deduction, induction, abduction, and formal & informal fallacies.

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  3. 03

    Information & Media Literacy

    CRAAP, lateral reading, the deepfake problem, propaganda — plus the Quarter 1 capstone.

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  4. 04

    Analytical Frameworks

    Root-cause analysis, systems thinking, first principles, and the Socratic method.

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  5. 05

    AI Collaboration & AI-Free Deep Thinking

    Trust calibration, verification workflows, and deep reading and writing without AI.

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  6. 06

    Data & Statistical Reasoning

    Data types, correlation versus causation, base rates, misleading charts — Quarter 2 capstone.

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  7. 07

    Decision Science

    Normative versus descriptive models, Bayesian updating, expected value, and decision trees.

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  8. 08

    Creative Problem Solving

    Reframing, divergent and convergent thinking, design thinking, and pre-mortems.

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  9. 09

    Ethics & Responsible AI

    Consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics, algorithmic bias, privacy — Quarter 3 capstone.

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  10. 10

    Argumentation & Communication

    Oxford debate, principled negotiation, analytical writing with AI, and public speaking.

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  11. 11

    Strategy, Leadership & Cross-Cultural Thinking

    Scenario planning, mental models, AI disruption strategy, and US–Vietnam cultural dynamics.

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  12. 12

    Capstone & Graduation

    Proposal, evidence and drafting, peer review, oral defense, and a lifelong-thinking plan.

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