Critical thinking: Review of theories and models

The future of nations and their progress, as far as science and developed technology are concerned, largely depend on the interest in and care for the gifted and talented student and on providing the suitable climate to launch their creative potentials and develop the critical thinking skills. This paper shows an introduction to the notion of theoretical framework based on Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning Domains, Guilford Structure of Intellect Theory, Piaget Theory of Cognitive Development, Richard Paul Theory, Robert Ennis Theory, Beyer Theory, Delphi's Model and Watson's and Glaser's Model