Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce
Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming international conference on “Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce”. The conference is interdisciplinary, it will cover a diverse range of fields and perspectives on the development of critical thinking skills in different academic fields at universities and labour market institutions. Showcasing the holistic approach, the conference aims to explore the vital role of critical thinking in diverse academic disciplines and its significance in the ever-evolving landscape of labour market institutions.
The conference aims to bridge the gap between universities and labour market institutions, fostering a culture of critical thinking that thrives in the classroom and enhances professional growth in the workplace. This conference will serve as a platform for educators, researchers, and labour market professionals from diverse fields to explore innovative strategies, and share best practices and collaborate on integrating critical thinking skills into educational curricula.
Keynote speakers
Alistair Starling
Co-Founder and Managing Director of the European Diplomats
Luís Sebastião
Associate Professor in the Department of Pedagogy and Education, Director of the Center for Research in Education and Psychology, University of Évora
Dimitris Pnevmatikos
Professor in the Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Western Macedonia
Erika Vaiginienė
Associate professor in the Department of Business, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University
Inga Jončienė
Head of Business Development at Alliance for Recruitment
Adam Mastandrea
Assistant Professor in the Department of Foreign Language Teaching and Research, Institute of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Philology, Vilnius University
Daiva Penkauskienė
Director of Modern Didactics Center, Associate Professor in the Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Mykolas Romeris University
Sandra Kairė
Associate Professor, Director of the Institute of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Philosophy, Vilnius University
Kay Hemmerling
Dr Kay Hemmerling, Chairman at the Institute for Moral-Democratic Competence (IMDC e.V.)
Programme
Programme
Agnė Jakavonytė-Akstinienė
Nurturing Critical Thinking in Nursing: How to nurture and develop critical thinking in nursing students
Nurturing Critical Thinking in Nursing:
How to nurture and develop critical thinking in nursing students
Agnė Jakavonytė-Akstinienė
Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine,
Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing,
Lithuania
Critical thinking is a way of seeing one's thoughts and decision-making processes. A critical thinker cannot be easily manipulated because they think for themselves and make their own decisions. By considering all available information, choosing relevant data, critically evaluating it, and examining argu-ments for and against it, they form their own independent opinions.
Critical thinking is crucial for nurses, who encounter various situations on a daily basis and have to find appropriate solutions. To assess the situation and make informed decisions, nurses need to take into account several aspects: the patient's clinical assessment, the patient's safety, communication and cooperation with the patient and other team members, and the availability of problem-solving skills.
This presentation highlights the development of students' truth-seeking, open-mindedness, analyticity, self-confidence, curiosity, and reflective practice.
Keywords: critical thinking; nursing; students; open-mindedness; reflective practice
Biography
Agnė Jakavonytė-Akstinienė is an assistant at Vilnius University, Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine. With 15 years of experience in educating students, she is dedicated to fostering critical thinking by providing practical examples, engaging in in-depth ana-lyses, and creating interactive learning scenarios. Her research interests encompass a broad range of topics, including gerontology, geriatric nursing, mental health, the nursing care of individuals with mental and behavioral disorders, leadership in nursing, cross-cultural nursing, and the health and professional well-being of nurses. More information: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9758-9090.
