On the surface, reasoning plays the role of deciphering information to solve a problem.
On a much deeper level reasoning becomes the strategy to use critical thinking. First one needs to determine if the issue needs careful evaluation or just to be ignored. Once it is determined that evaluation is needed, a new set of steps involving reasoning are now called upon. Reasoning means looking being able to look at all the points of the issue, work out if one is more important than the other, what information is current and accurate, how that information affects the discussion etc.
Reasoning is the resource: it is the foundation to critical thinking, and helps us make judgments.
I feel I've been a bit preachy.
Chanel, as you think about "different angles" are they often enabling you to be an acute thinker?
Ray,
This is such valuable information for students to have as this gets them into the reasoning mode as you mention. It is not enough to find the one onion but they need to understand how that union impacts the texture and taste of what ever they are preparing. Once they get this idea down they are going to better prepared as they take on more complex tasks.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Reasoning is a very important tool when I teach. Most of the recipes I use are instructional, for example 1 ea onion. Onions come in alot of different sizes so reasoning is taught to understand just what that onion is doing in the whole recipe. Some times reasoning comes down to common sense
Chanel,
Students need a lot of experience in developing their reasoning skills. The more we can use case studies, role playing, etc., the better prepared they will be to solve problems out in the work world.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Reasoning is important while critical thinking because it allows you to think about different angles in order to come up with the overall decision.
Students must have a grasp of concepts while learning to form new ideas. Reasoning helps shape these ideas. I like to put forth open-eded questions during lecture or lab which the students must think about and then give me the reasoning or justification behind their answers. There is no one correct answer to the questions and it allows me to understand their reasoning and if they truly understand the concepts. This exercise then leads to building problem solving skills and critical thinking.
Rebecca,
Well said because this is how students develop into effective problem solvers. They need to develop the discipline it takes to collect, analyze and then utilize the information that will help them solve problems.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Reasoning is based on the data gathered, and the understanding of the data. More knowledge gives the critical thinker more choices. When involved in the problem solving process, a person who examines the data and understands the relationship is more able to find a good solution to the problem.
Carlos,
Good way to expose your students to consequences of action. These lessons will help them as they progress through their training and make problem solving a part of their everyday abilities in the kitchen.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
This helps guide us in doing things correctly as long as we have adequate knowledge of the subject. Example would be if the fire is too high my food will burn and become overcooked if I do not compensate by lowering it or sauteing it so it cooks on the other side.
Cynthia,
This is a good example of why they need to have a solid knowledge base from which to operate when they are in the kitchen. By having this knowledge available to themselves they will be able to pick and chose information in a way that will enable them to be problem solvers which keeping the kitchen moving forward with meal prep. Problem solvers are valued in all career settings and enjoy success as a result of it.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
In my culinary instruction I encourage my students to think through daily occurrences with a variety of outcomes. I ask them to think about the ingredients of a dish separately before making it part of a dish asking them to be able to think about replacement ingredients and different methods to encourage critical thinking. I think their ability to think about the parts of the whole helps them to see reasoning and problem solve. I remind them that in our stressful kitchens they will be forced to think through things quickly and make sound decisions.
Heather,
Reasoning is essential and is a part of what we call common sense. Common sense seems to be drifting away from many of the students I have. They want a quick, formula based solution to every problem. As we know life does not operate that way especially in the legal world. So the more skill you can help them develop in this area the more valuable your students will be in the work world. Keep up the good work.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Reasoning plays a very important role in critical thinking. If a student is given a set of facts and asked to analyze the situation, they will use reasoning to come to a conclusion. It is a thought process that can take time to develop depending on a student's level.
Dhipinder,
This is for sure. Reasoning has a part to play in all aspects of problem solving. I use a lot of case studies to help students to develop skill in this area.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Reasoning allows students and me frankly to feel grounded in some amount of fact, truth, and logic that acts as a diving board into problem solving.
Reasoning is an essential part of critical thinking.When a student is involve in critical thinking he or she will develop reason through practice of different situations and thus start to understand the purpose of the approach to a question or solving a problem.
DeAndre,
Reasoning and common sense are companions. So the more you help your students to develop expertise in both the better. It can be a challenge at times but the results will be well worth it.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Reasoning plays a role because it is necessary for one to reflect on all the facts of a situation and respond appropriately. Taking into consideration all facts and consequences of a decision.
