Module Title: Nhập môn TAKHCN (FL3061)

PORFOLIO TASK 1-5

Deadline of submission: -
soft copy on Teams: By 23.59 21/12/2023 (VN time)
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print: Friday 22/12/2023, 12h30-14h55 (Room C7-221); 15h-17h
(Room C7-212) (VN time)
Lecturer’s name: Nguyen Hanh Dao (MA., TESOL senior lecturer)

Student’s name: ……………………………………. Student ID no.:.…………….

Class: FL1. ….K68 Class code:…………………
Marking criteria Mark
(1). Quantity of portfolio task 1-5 (10%)
(2). Organization & design (10%)
(3). Content (80%)
Total score= ((1)*10% + (2)*10% + (3)*80%)
Comments: Marking range (HUST scheme): Marker
Excellent (100-85%); Very good (84-
70%); Good (69-55%); Satisfactory
(54-40%); Poor (39-1%).
Nguyen Hanh Dao

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Contents
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 Question
A collection of work is created periodically (every 2-3 weeks) as requested by the lecturers and
submitted as a set by the end of Friday dated December 22, 2023. Each portfolio task is on one page
or two pages of a sheet of A4-sized paper, and it is either handwritten or printed.
The sequence of your answer should be as follows:
 Portfolio Task 1: Choose one topic and set your SMART goals for your
individual presentation.
 Portfolio Task 2: Search and validate ONE source for your presentation.
 Portfolio Task 3: Take notes of the source for your presentation and write a short summary
(50-80 words).
 Portfolio Task 4: Read a source for your presentation, take notes, and use critical thinking to
give your opinion or make questions individually.
 Portfolio Task 5: Read a text about a situation and try to give solutions to the problems.

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 Answer
PORTFOLIO TASK 1

Portfolio Task 1 - SMART goals for presentation

Topic: Critical thinking
SMART goals: I want to get an A+ in this presentation and enhance decision-making skill for my
knowledge at university.
A detailed SMART formula is explained belowl:
1. Specific: I want to know overview of critical thinking, including its definition, key
components, and importance in decision-making
2. Measurable: I will present at least 2 practical techniques that can be applied to improve
critical thinking skills in various contexts.
3. Achievable: Know how critical thinking can be applied to real-life scenarios, fostering an
understanding of its practical application at university to improve my grades.
4. Relevant: Discuss the benefits of effective critical thinking, such as improved decision-
making, and enhanced problem-solving abilities.
5. Time-bound: I think that mastering a skill can take a lot of time. With my previous
experience, I think it takes about 1 semester or 1 school year to master critical thinking skills.

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PORTFOLIO TASK 2
Portfolio Task 2 - One reference for presentation
Task 1
Assignment: Full name: The power of Critical Thinking for students at Ha Noi university of Science and
Technology.

Material/source types to be used What purposes for using that

source?

Source 1: http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/topics/cognition/critthnk.html Overview of critical thinking

Source 2: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career How to improve critical

development/how-to-improve-critical-thinking thinking skills

Source 3: https://futurefocusedlearning.net/blog/critical The benefits of effective

thinking/6-benefits-of-critical-thinking-and-why-they-matter critical thinking

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Task 2

PROMPT criteria Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

Presentation
• Is the language, layout and structure of the Yes Yes Yes
information clearly shown in the resource?

Relevance Look at the introduction,

overview, abstract or headings/sub-headings
to find out
the main ideas/key information.
• Is the source relevant to the topic Yes Yes Yes
of your assignment/report?
• Is it at the right level for what Yes Yes Yes
you need?
Objectivity
• Is the source biased or balanced in Balenced Balenced Balenced
viewpoints?
• Is the language neutral or subjective? Neutral Neutral Neutral
Method (for research reports)
• Is data collection method clearly Yes Yes Yes
described?
• Were the research methods appropriate? Yes Yes Yes
• Can you trust the data? (Were the data
valid?) Yes Yes Yes

Provenance
• Can you find the author(s)/organization(s), Huitt,W. Jamie Birt Lee Crocket
and are they trustworthy? Yes Yes Yes
• Do the authors list references/citations
for further reading, and are they valid Yes Yes No
sources?
Timeliness
• When was the source published? 1998 March 11, 2023 No infor
• Is it an updated or old material? Old New No infor

PORTFOLIO TASK 3

Portfolio Task 3
Takes note of a reference for presentation
Title: The power of Critical Thinking for students at Name: Lê Thị Mỹ Duyên
Ha Noi university of Science and Technology. Classs: FL1-03
Page 1 of 1 Date: 20/10/2023
Source: Jamie Birt. (2023). How To Improve

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Critical Thinking Skills at Work in 6 Steps.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-
development/how-to-improve-critical-thinking

Questions/Summaries Notes:
Why critical thinking is important?  Improve decision-making
 Develop ethics and confidence
 Form stronger working relationship
 Determine ways to improve quality and
effience
 Develop better comprehension skills
How to improve critical thinking? 1. Become more self-aware
2. Understand mental process
3. Develop foresight
4. Practive active learning
5. Ask questions
6. Evalute existing envidence
Tips for critical thinking  Meeting with a mentor
 Participating in team-building exercises
 Asking for leadership oppotunities
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PORTFOLIO TASK 4

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Step 3.6: Evaluating whether conclusions are supported by evidence

Conclusion Evidence
The definition of critical thinking has evolved
-The discussion of different attempts to define
over time and involves various cognitive critical thinking from multiple perspectives and
processes. disciplines.
Critical thinking is a skill that can be taught and
-The mention of content specialists
developed in various content areas demonstrating how critical thinking can be taught
in different subjects such as reading, literature,
social studies, mathematics, and science.
Critical thinking is regarded as an important -The statement that the movement to the
element of success in education and the information age has highlighted the importance
information age. of good thinking as a crucial aspect of achieving
success in life.
…….. No

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