La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital from Coursera

Este curso va destinado a todas aquellas personas -sean docentes o no- que estén interesadas en la formación del pensamiento crítico y en la educación democrática. Presentamos las bases teóricas y prácticas para formar una ciudadanía crítica, responsable y participativa, capaz de interpretar los problemas y conflictos sociales contemporáneos de un mundo global y digital.

¿A quién va destinado? Personas que consideren que el pensamiento crítico es indispensable en la educación y en la democracia.

¿Qué es el pensamiento crítico? Abordamos la perspectiva de la educación crítica, para que la juventud y las personas en general tengan los instrumentos necesarios para situarse en su contexto social y cultural, y adquieran habilidades para la participación y el cambio social.

¿Qué tiene de digital? Vivimos en un mundo global e interconectado en aspectos como la economía, la política o las comunicaciones. La globalización de la información y la proliferación de medios digitales ha comportado aspectos positivos, pero también nos plantea retos como las fake news, la posverdad, los discursos del odio, entre otros. Ante esta realidad los estudios sociales no pueden mantenerse al margen, sino que han de preparar a la ciudadanía para interpretar de manera crítica las informaciones sobre problemas sociales, buscar soluciones y alternativas, para educar en la participación.

¿Qué ofrece este curso? Este curso ofrece las herramientas teóricas y prácticas para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico, desde una educación para la justicia social.

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La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

El pensamiento crítico es clave para vivir en la era digital, un mundo global e interconectado, que da acceso a gran cantidad de información que puede ser falsa, sesgada o malintencionada.Sin embargo, el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en la educación básica y superior sigue siendo una tarea pendiente para docentes y sistemas educativos, que no han conseguido dar respuesta a las demandas de este nuevo contexto.Este curso tiene como objetivo ayudar a formar el pensamiento crítico y ofrecer recursos que permitan a los docentes desarrollarlo en sus alumnos a través de problemas sociales relevantes.La comprensión y análisis de conflictos contemporáneos globales permite proyectar pensamiento crítico y su formación hacia la participación y la justicia social, para educar una ciudadanía crítica y responsable.Después de realizar este curso serás capaz de:
1. Utilizar la literacidad crítica para el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico propio y de su alumnado
2. Analizar el contexto social mundial para la formación de una ciudadanía global
3. Humanizar la enseñanza de las ciencias sociales para un tratamiento crítico de los contenidos
4. Contrarrestar los relatos del odio contra minorías y colectivos oprimidos en la era digital
5. Enseñar y aprender a partir de problemas sociales relevantes globales para la participación y la justicia social.

La Literacidad Crítica en los estudios sociales

Esta semana introduciremos el concepto de literacidad crítica en los estudios sociales para la formación y el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en contextos educativos diversos en la era digital.

Ciudadanos del mundo: educar para la ciudadanía global

Esta semana trabajaremos sobre la idea de la ciudadanía global y cómo educar para una ciudadanía crítica y participativa en un mundo globalizado e interconectado.

Invisibilidad de personas y grupos en los estudios sociales

Esta semana desarrollaremos la capacidad de identificar personas, identidades y culturas invisibles e invisibilizadas en los estudios sociales, y aprenderemos estrategias para hacerlas visibles en nuestra práctica educativa.

Discurso y contra-relato del odio

Esta semana desenmascararemos los discursos y relatos del odio en los medios y en la red y desarrollaremos estrategias de pensamiento crítico para para elaborar contrarelatos en pos de la justicia social y de la paz.

Enseñar y aprender a interpretar problemas y conflictos contemporáneos

Esta semana aprenderemos a analizar y a utilizar los problemas y conflictos contemporáneos como estrategia para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico y formar una ciudadanía crítica, participativa y responsable que recupere la esperanza en la democracia.

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Investigates literacidad crítica en los estudios sociales para el pensamiento crítico

Capacita a los docentes en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en sus alumnos

Apoya una ciudadanía crítica y responsable para la participación y la justicia social

Ensalza el papel del pensamiento crítico en la era digital para interpretar información en un mundo globalizado

Requiere comprensión y análisis de conflictos globales contemporáneos para proyectar la acción hacia la justicia social

Enseña a enseñar a partir de problemas sociales relevantes para la participación y la justicia social

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Thought formation in the digital age

This course provides tools and theories for developing students' critical thinking and media literacy skills, particularly in the context of navigating the information landscape of the digital age and countering hate speech and discrimination. It is highly recommended for educators and anyone interested in promoting critical thinking and social justice.

Promotes the development of global citizenship and understanding of contemporary global issues and conflicts.

"Vivimos en un mundo global e interconectado en aspectos como la economía, la política o las comunicaciones."

Emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in education and as a foundation for democratic societies.

"Personas que consideren que el pensamiento crítico es indispensable en la educación y en la democracia."

Uses real-world examples and case studies to demonstrate the practical applications of critical thinking.

"La comprensión y análisis de conflictos contemporáneos globales permite proyectar pensamiento crítico y su formación hacia la participación y la justicia social, para educar una ciudadanía crítica y responsable."

Focuses on developing critical thinking skills within the context of social justice and equity.

"Este curso ofrece las herramientas teóricas y prácticas para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico, desde una educación para la justicia social."

Teaches students how to analyze and interpret information in the digital age, including identifying fake news and hate speech.

"los estudios sociales no pueden mantenerse al margen, sino que han de preparar a la ciudadanía para interpretar de manera crítica las informaciones sobre problemas sociales, buscar soluciones y alternativas, para educar en la participación."

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Explore Online Resources on Digital Critical Thinking

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Review Key Concepts in Education

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Journalist

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Sociologist

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Policy Analyst

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Lawyer

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Political Consultant

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Public relations manager

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Diversity Officer

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