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What are my deliberate practices for development of myself as an individual and as a professional in this crazy world? 

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What are my deliberate practices for development of myself as an individual and as a professional in this crazy world? 

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Peer Editing Circles

Groups of 3-4 students exchange drafts

Each student provides written feedback using a structured rubric

Follow with verbal discussion of strengths and improvement areas

Paragraph Building

Teams construct academic paragraphs collaboratively

One student writes topic sentence, others add supporting evidence and analysis

Groups evaluate other teams' paragraphs for structure and coherence

Group Literature Review

Assign each team member different sources on same topic

Collaboratively synthesize findings and identify patterns/gaps

Create a unified literature review section together

Citation Challenge

Teams race to correctly format citations for various sources

Each team member handles different source types

Review and discuss common citation errors together

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R.E.D. System

Fake news analysis

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Debate Rounds

Small groups receive topic and position 5 minutes before speaking

Teams collaborate on quick argument development

Each member delivers portion of argument with group support

Tag-Team Presentations

Groups prepare presentation with seamless transitions between speakers

Practice timing and handoffs between sections

Other groups provide feedback on cohesiveness

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SMART

Breaking it down into tasks

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Sites:

Google Academic

https://scholar.google.com/

ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/

Paper Digest

https://www.paperdigest.org/

Elicit

https://elicit.com/

SciSpace

https://scispace.com/

Connected Papers

https://www.connectedpapers.com/

Litmaps

https://www.litmaps.com/

Citation:

https://www.citethisforme.com/

https://guides.library.harvard.edu/schlesinger/citation_guide/apa

https://usingsources.fas.harvard.edu/apa-0

YouTube channels:

Academic English UK: https://www.youtube.com/@AcademicEnglishUK

Andy Stapleton

https://www.youtube.com/@DrAndyStapleton

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Online resources

Hypothes

https://web.hypothes.is/

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cum3k-Wglfw

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CRITICAL THINKING - Fundamentals: Introduction to Critical Thinking [HD]

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Books

"Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World" by Hans Rosling (addresses misconceptions about global issues, promoting critical data analysis)

"Freakonomics" by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner (explores everyday phenomena through unconventional critical-thinking lenses)

"The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t" by Julia Galef (advocates open-mindedness and flexible reasoning)

"How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds" by Alan Jacobs (accessible guide to clearer, deeper thinking)

"The Art of Logic in an Illogical World" by Eugenia Cheng (teaches logic practically through relevant examples)

"Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman (focuses on cognitive biases and decision-making)

"Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life" by Richard Paul & Linda Elder (provides frameworks and practical tools)

"The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark" by Carl Sagan (promotes scientific skepticism and inquiry)

"The Art of Thinking Clearly" by Rolf Dobelli (short chapters on common thinking errors)

"Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking" by Neil Browne & Stuart Keeley (structured approach for critical inquiry)

Online Courses & Platforms

Coursera: Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age and Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

EdX: Philosophy and Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

FutureLearn: Logical and Critical Thinking

Khan Academy: Critical Thinking

Udemy: Master Cognitive Biases and Improve Your Critical Thinking

Apps & Interactive Tools

Brilliant.org (Highly recommended for this age; engaging logic, math, and reasoning puzzles.) Offers logic and critical thinking exercises through interactive problem-solving.

Argument Wars by iCivics (Interactive game teaching critical thinking through courtroom-style debates on contemporary issues.)

Mindomo or MindMeister (Online tools to create mind maps that encourage structured thinking.)

Lumosity: Brain-training app to enhance cognitive flexibility and reasoning.

Elevate: Develops analytical skills with targeted critical-thinking challenges.

Peak: Features mini-games designed to improve cognitive functions, including problem-solving and logical thinking.

Videos & Channels

TED-Ed Critical Thinking Playlist: TED-Ed

CrashCourse Philosophy: YouTube series covering logic, argumentation, and philosophical thinking (CrashCourse Philosophy)

Wireless Philosophy (Wi-Phi): Concise animated videos exploring reasoning, logic, and critical thought (Wi-Phi)

Netflix Documentaries:

The Social Dilemma (critical reflection on social media and technology)

Explained (mini-docuseries covering diverse, engaging topics critically)

Activities & Exercises (Engagement-Focused)

Debate clubs (practice structured argumentation and real-time critical thinking)

Peer-reviewed blogs/articles (students write analyses or opinion pieces, which classmates review critically)

Case studies and role-playing scenarios (analyzing real-world ethical dilemmas or social issues critically)

Social Media & Digital Literacy

CrashCourse Media Literacy (YouTube Playlist): Equips students to critically evaluate information encountered online.

"Checkology" by News Literacy Project: Online platform teaching media literacy, misinformation recognition, and source evaluation skills.

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Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Relevant

Time-Based

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TedTalks

The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN0hkfD6c_c

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Decomposing the Grand Goal into smaller goals (tasks)

Apply the SMART Goals for the smaller goals (tasks)

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Target group: First-year university students aged 18-20, diverse fields of study

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Duration: 3 months (12 weeks)

Format: Twice a week sessions, 1.5 hours each

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What people are around me?

Professors

Colleagues

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Initial Self-Perception Assessment

Final Self-Perception

Assessment

Evaluation: Presenting an essay that would tests all the competences.

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You wish to achieve 1 million dollars...

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Supposed tasks in order to achieve 1 million dollars

1. Saving Money

S. - Saving the money that I receive from my mother credit card.

M. - 1000 euros/month

A. - I'm going to save 1000 euros from the budget that I receive from my mother's credit card.

R. - Yes to Questions

T. - I will save money for 5 years.

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What (type) of competences do I want to develop? 

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What (type) of competences do I want to develop? 

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Academic Writing

Logical text structuring

Academic language usage

Research and citation skills

Critical Thinking

Argument analysis

Evidence evaluation

Logical fallacy

Public Speaking

Clear presentation delivery

Audience engagement

Speaking confidence

Time Management

Effective planning

Prioritization

Deadline management

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Professors

Public speaking experts

Time management specialists

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Google Calendar

Habitica

Notion

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How would the learning life continues after this learning? How do I see myself as a learning individual?

Students will apply these skills throughout their studies. These foundational abilities can grow as students progress through university.

Students will see themselves as confident, resourceful learners who understand their strengths and growth areas. They'll approach challenges with resilience, knowing how to find help when needed.

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How do I develop myself as a performative professional?

Regular reflection and continuous improvement will become habits, building professional confidence that transfers to future careers.

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Which other people/professionals could benefit from this programme?

The program's focus on fundamental communication and management skills makes it valuable across diverse fields, university and career stages.

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Andra Mijaiche

Alexandru Roca

Denys Tymofiychuk

Florin Iancu

Teodor Petricioiu