Hi Everyone,

Tomorrow we'll be discussing the two articles about wearing the niqab that I gave you today in class.

I want you to be thinking critically when you read and when you discuss this controversial issue!

Here's the link to the first article.

Here's the link to the second article. 

Here's a third article from The National Post (another national paper and a reliable source). 
In this story, Harper is quoted as asking: “Why would Canadians, contrary to our own values, embrace a practice that is not transparent, that is not open and, frankly, is rooted in a culture that is anti-women?”

What do you think?

Bring your critical thinking to class Wednesday!



And here's the link to a Wiki-how page on critical thinking. It describes three methods to improve your own critical thinking:

1. Honing (sharpening) your questioning skills
2. Adjusting your perspective
3. Putting it all together

Critical Thinking is the art of using reason to analyze ideas and dig deeper to get to our true potential. Critical thinking isn't about thinking more or thinking harder; it's about thinking better. Honing your critical thinking skills can open up a lifetime of intellectual curiosity. But the journey isn't all rosy. Critical thinking requires a lot of discipline. Staying on track takes a combination of steady growth, motivation, and the ability to take an honest look at yourself, even in the face of some uncomfortable facts.