Core Concept Expansion

1 hour

Each of us has a unique history and experience with core concepts, with the words we use. For example, words like excellence, health, service, or listen, all are words we use and expect others to share identical meanings. To think that we understand each other, without exploring the diversity of interpretations of core words, is to bring weeds into the garden that later flower as interpersonal conflict.

What's in this Lab?

Core Concept Expansion Lab
Total Time: 1 hr
REFINING STATEMENTS WITH CORE CONCEPTS
Participants: Individual/Partners
Materials: Participant 3-Column Statement Map (see Higher Purposes Lab), dictionary, large sheet of paper, colored pencils/pens/pastels
Do you know someone who might benefit from taking this Lab? 
Share this page and invite them to join.
Is this your first Lab? Visit Get Started -- our free guide to basic thinking skills.
Back to the Applied Critical Thinking Arena page

Catalytic Thinking Labs

It's time to move beyond just talking about change.
We'll change how we act when we change how we think. Strengthening my thinking now is something tangible I can do.
Created with