The article emphasizes the importance of intellectual humility as the foundation for critical thinking in children. It suggests that adults can model this by openly acknowledging their uncertainties and being willing to revise their beliefs. By doing so, they teach children to embrace uncertainty and view it as an opportunity for learning. The act of admitting when one does not know something or has been wrong encourages students to engage and motivates them to learn effectively. However, openly displaying intellectual humility can be difficult for adults due to social pressures and self-perception of knowledge.
Saying "I don't know" normalizes uncertainty and turns ignorance into a learning opportunity.
Intellectual humility is the foundation of critical thinking, allowing for healthy skepticism and better evaluation of information.
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