Critical thinking is an ability described as a specific type of information processing. It is an ability to analyze and evaluate documents and to use a higher level of cognitive skills in order to solve problems.
Here we introduce methods useful within the topic Viruses and aimed at the critical thinking development. We evaluated effectiveness of the methods in teaching high school students (ISCED 3).
Jigsaw teaching technique, working with text, working with video and methods based on discussion were examined. The effectiveness of certain method was further evaluated using worksheets and tests submitted to students.