House representative advises students to think more critically
Sharda Stepeny
Issue date: 4/11/07 Section: News
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Robert Allen, a research analyst for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, spoke to students enrolled in academic achievement classes on April 4.
Allen worked at Langston University as an assistant professor of management from 1998 to 2005, and was the director of the first development center from 1989 to1998. Currently he is an adjunct instructor at Langston University's OKC campus.
During his speech, Allen advised students to think before reacting to situations.
"People don't ask questions, challenge assumptions, or think critically," Allen said.
He advised students to use analogies, metaphors, and to compare and contrast situations, to analyze situations. Telling students to clear one situation at time, back up their arguments, provide examples, and explain their thoughts.
Allen informed students that most people appeal to authority, or believe what they hear and don't think critically about different situations. He also encouraged students to have logical goals set for themselves and to be active on campus to develop their social skills and work habits.
Allen concluded his lecture explaining to students the value of knowing themselves. He told students to get to know themselves, their likes, and dislikes, use the tools at their advantage and proceed to become a successful individual from what they learned.
Allen worked at Langston University as an assistant professor of management from 1998 to 2005, and was the director of the first development center from 1989 to1998. Currently he is an adjunct instructor at Langston University's OKC campus.
During his speech, Allen advised students to think before reacting to situations.
"People don't ask questions, challenge assumptions, or think critically," Allen said.
He advised students to use analogies, metaphors, and to compare and contrast situations, to analyze situations. Telling students to clear one situation at time, back up their arguments, provide examples, and explain their thoughts.
Allen informed students that most people appeal to authority, or believe what they hear and don't think critically about different situations. He also encouraged students to have logical goals set for themselves and to be active on campus to develop their social skills and work habits.
Allen concluded his lecture explaining to students the value of knowing themselves. He told students to get to know themselves, their likes, and dislikes, use the tools at their advantage and proceed to become a successful individual from what they learned.
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