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Competency:
Thinking Critically
Competency Definition:
The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Abbreviation in Louisiana Jobs:
TCr - 26
Competency Behaviors: Specific, observable actions demonstrating the competency
Forming
Struggles to demonstrate the competency; needs guidance and practice.
- Misses key information or oversimplifies complex information when analyzing sources or situations
- Struggles to apply criteria to analyze information; overlooks source reliability or relevance
- Forms conclusions that are unsupported or disconnected from available evidence, leading to flawed or incomplete reasoning
Improving
Shows growth and increasing confidence but not yet consistently independent
Successful
Demonstrates the competency independently and reliably in routine situations
- Selects key information and organizes it into structured, manageable components
- Applies criteria like relevance, credibility, and supporting evidence to analyze information; integrates multiple sources and perspectives before drawing conclusions
- Draws logical conclusions from credible evidence and connects ideas to support understanding and sound decision-making
Exceeds
Applies the competency independently in challenging or high-impact situations, adding value or insight
Exceptional
Demonstrates subject-matter expertise, serves as a role model, and elevates standards.
- Conducts deep, logical analysis to uncover underlying patterns or connections not immediately apparent
- Integrates information from multiple sources to uncover patterns, resolve inconsistencies, and support well-reasoned conclusions
- Draws nuanced conclusions by weighing evidence, questioning assumptions, and identifying key insights that shape strategies or improve decisions
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