
Talking CriticalEd
By Kelly Trivedy


S3 - Ep.6 - Series 3 Round-Up
Welcome to Series 3!
This is the fsixth episode of the series.
In this episode, I share a round-up of series 3.
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and my website (and your preferred listening platform. Find it via my Linktree).
Share this episode on your socials via the hashtag #TalkingCriticalEd and spread the word with colleagues, friends, and anyone with an interest in critical thinking.
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Series 4 will be announced soon!
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Happy Listening!

S3 Ep.5 - Critical Thinking: Innate or Learned?
Welcome to Series 3!
This is the fifth episode of the series.
In this episode, I share my views on critical thinking and whether it's innate or learned.
Here is the blog post I have also written on the topic: https://kellytrivedy.co.uk/critical-thinking/critical-thinking-am-i-born-with-it/
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and my website (and your preferred listening platform. Find it via my Linktree).
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Episode 6 is out on 10th September 2024.
You can find out more about me on my website.
Happy Listening!
Key Readings
- Fairfield, P., 2017. Teachability and Learnability: Can Thinking Be Taught? Oxon: Routledge International Studies in the Philosophy of Education
- Halpern, D.F., 1999.Teaching for Critical Thinking: Helping College Students Develop the Skills and Dispositions of a Critical Thinker. New Directions for Teaching and Learning. 80. 69-74.
- Wrigley, S., 2018. There is no such thing as ‘critical thinking.’ Times Higher Education [online], 4 January. Available at: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/there-no-such-thing-critical-thinking [Accessed 20th August 2024].

S3 Ep.4 - Cultivating a Culture of Critical Thinking in Educational Institutions
Welcome to Series 3!
This is the fourth episode of the series.
In this episode, I share my views on ‘Cultivating a Culture of Critical Thinking in Educational Institutions'
Here is the blog post I have also written on the topic: https://kellytrivedy.co.uk/critical-thinking/cultivating-a-critical-thinking-culture-tips-for-educators/
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and my website (and your preferred listening platform. Find it via my Linktree).
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Episode 5 is out on 27th August 2024.
You can find out more about me on my website.
Happy Listening!

S3 Ep.3 - Addressing Common Challenges for Critical Thinking Amongst International Students
Welcome to Series 3!
This is the third episode of the series.
In this episode, I share my views on ‘Addressing Common Challenges for Critical Thinking Amongst International Students'
Here is the paper I refer to: https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publications/critical-thinking-related-challenges-to-academic-writing-a-case-o
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and my website (and your preferred listening platform. Find it via my Linktree).
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Episode 4 is out on 13th August 2024.
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S3 Ep.2 - Revisiting Critical Thinking and Assessment Practices
Welcome to Series 3!
This is the second episode of the series.
In this episode, I share my views on ‘Revisiting Critical Thinking and Assessment Practices'
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and my website (and your preferred listening platform. Find it via my Linktree).
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Episode 3 is out on 30th July 2024.
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S3 Ep.1 - The Role of Critical Thinking in Curriculum Design
Welcome to Series 3!
This is the first episode of the series.
In this episode, I share my views on ‘The Role of Critical Thinking in Curriculum Design'
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and the Web player (and your preferred listening platform).
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Episode 2 is out on 18th June 2024.
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Series 3 Talking CriticalEd - Trailer
This is a trailer for Series 3 of the podcast ‘Talking CriticalEd’ with me Kelly Trivedy. This podcast is about Critical Thinking in Further and Higher Education.
It will be delivered as a series of episodes each will be between 10 and 15 mins. You can find this podcast on Apple Music, Spotify, and all other major podcast platforms.
Share this on your socials via the hashtag #TalkingCriticalEd and spread the word with colleagues, friends, and anyone with an interest in critical thinking.
Learn more about me via my website.
Music from Pixabay.
Happy listening!

S2 Ep.6 - Technology and Critical Thinking
Welcome to the sixth episode of Series 2, Talking CriticalEd!
In this episode, I share my views on the connection between technology and critical thinking skills.
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Spotify for Podcasters and other preferred platforms.
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S2 Ep.5 - Connecting Research and Critical Thinking
Welcome to the fifth episode of Series 2, Talking CriticalEd!
In this episode, I share my views on the connection between research and critical thinking skills.
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Spotify for Podcasters.
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S2 Ep.4 - Critical Thinking across Disciplines
Welcome to the fourth episode of Series 2, Talking CriticalEd!
In this episode, I share my views on Critical Thinking across Disciplines. If you are a student or lecturer in Law, Education, Medicine, and Health Sciences or Photography you will find lots of tips in this episode.
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Spotify for Podcasters.
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S2 Ep.3 - Critical Thinking Strategies in the Classroom for Educators
Welcome to the third episode of Talking CriticalEd, Series 2!
In this episode, I share my views on ‘Critical Thinking Strategies in the Classroom for Educators’
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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Episode 4 is out on 28th November 2023.

S2 Ep.2 - What is the Role of Critical Thinking in HE?
Welcome to the 2nd episode of Talking CriticalEd, series 2.
In this episode, I share my views on 'What is the Role of Critical Thinking in HE?’
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Spotify for Podcasters.
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Episode 3 is out on 14th November 2023.

S2 Ep.1 - What is so Special about Critical Thinking?
Welcome to series 2!
This is the first episode of the series.
In this episode, I share my views on ‘What is so Special about Critical Thinking?'
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and the Web player.
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Episode 2 is out on 31st October 2023.

Series 2 Talking CriticalEd Trailer
This is a trailer for Series 2 of the podcast ‘Talking CriticalEd’ with me Kelly Trivedy. This podcast is about Critical Thinking in Further and Higher Education.
It will be delivered as a series of episodes each will be between 10 and 15 mins. You can find this podcast on Apple Music, Spotify, and all other major podcast platforms.
You can see a preview of the trailer on my Twitter page trivedUcation and on my LinkedIn profile. Share this on your socials via the hashtag #TalkingCriticalEd and spread the word with colleagues, friends, and anyone with an interest in critical thinking.
Learn more about me via my website.
Music by Pixabay.
Happy listening!

S1 Ep.6 - The Wider Scope of Critical Thinking
In this episode, I share my views on: The Wider Scope of Critical Thinking.
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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Series 2 will be coming up after a short break. I want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of this first series. I love that I have built a community to engage with.

S1 Ep.5 - What does Critical Thinking Encompass in Academia?
Welcome to the fifth episode of Talking CriticalEd!
In this episode, I share my views on ‘What does Critical Thinking Encompass in Academia?’
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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Episode 6 is out on 24th January 2023.

S1 Ep.4 - Why is Critical Thinking Important in Academia?
In this episode, I share my views on ‘Why Critical Thinking is Important in Academia’ and discuss perspectives from the classroom space with stories and ideas.
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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If you listen on Spotify, I have published a poll where you can let me know if you are enjoying the podcast in a very quick 1 question poll!
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This is the final episode for 2022 and I will return with episode 5 in 2023. Have a great festive break!

S1 Ep.3 - Thoughts on Measuring Critical Thinking
Welcome to the third episode of Talking CriticalEd!
In this episode, I share my views on measuring critical thinking and discuss some of the challenges faced by students and educators.
In an attempt to build some community around critical thinking, I would love to know how you measure critical thinking on your course. Add your thoughts to this Padlet: https://padlet.com/kellytrivedy1/5vne2ftg3ymikx2
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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S1 Ep.2 - Critical Thinking as the Elephant in the Room
Welcome to the second episode of Talking CriticalEd!
In this episode, I share 'what' critical thinking is (or attempt to) and discuss some of the challenges in defining the concept.
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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S1 Ep.1 - Why a Critical Thinking Podcast?
Welcome to the first official podcast episode for Talking CriticalEd!
In this episode, I share my 'why' alongside the inspiration for the podcast.
If you are interested in the frequency and structure of the podcast, I cover it all in this episode too.
You can find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, and Stitcher. It will also soon be available on Google Podcasts.
Share this episode on your socials via the hashtag #TalkingCriticalEd and spread the word with colleagues, friends, and anyone with an interest in critical thinking.
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Series 1 Talking CriticalEd - Trailer
This is a trailer for my podcast ‘Talking CriticalEd’ with me Kelly Trivedy. This podcast is about Critical Thinking in Further and Higher Education. It will be delivered as a series of episodes each will be between 10 and 20 mins. You can find this podcast on Anchor, Apple Music, Spotify, and all other major podcast platforms.
Share this on your socials via the hashtag #TalkingCriticalEd and spread the word with colleagues, friends, and anyone with an interest in critical thinking.