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ED116

Critical Thinking Processes and Applications

The majority of careers require the ability to think critically and problem solve at one level or another. Employers seek individuals who can think independently, propose solutions, and solve problems. The content in this course provides the foundation for critical thinking and demonstrates how people with different interests, abilities, and aptitudes approach problem solving. The course covers the different kinds of intelligence and how they impact critical thinking, for a broader understanding of how people process solutions to problems. It concludes with step-by-step instructions for helping students develop and refine their own critical thinking skills.

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This course provides you with a lifelong peer-to-peer learning opportunity through a specific Performance Group created within the Career Ed Lounge, a learning community of career education professionals. This allows you to learn and share with your peers at any time you want, even after you complete the course.

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Course Testimonials

"Fabulous and Informative!"

"This was an excellent course. One of the courses I teach is Human Growth and Development Across the Life span, and this course made some of the topics much more clearer and easier to understand."

"I found this course exciting, and learned a great deal."

"I have a MEd in Higher Ed. This course is great, especially for instructors who have no educational background. Thanks!!"

"This course was extremely interesting and valuable for me as an educator."

"I really enjoyed this class. The information is practical and informative and can be used in the classroom and everyday life. "

"Thank you for continuing to offer "self-enhancing" opportunities for improving classroom instruction choices and applications."

"I enjoyed the course and it helped my understanding of critical thinking. It will definitely help me be a more effective instructor."

"I really liked this course! Useful, reflective, and practical in many ways. "

"The course was very applicable to my teaching assignment. I will challenge my students by asking more critical thinking questions after developing fundamental concepts."

"Reflective thinking is a valuable tool in critical thinking skills development. This course is very important for an instructor to assist students in their critical thinking development."

"Excellent content and delivery that was self paced."

"This course was interesting and challenged my knowledge of all aspects of critical thinking."

Course Objectives

Module 1: The Value of Critical Thinking

Define critical thinking.
Identify the value of critical thinking.
Develop strategies for becoming a critical thinker.
Recognize how logic impacts decision-making.
Describe critical thinking components.

Module 2: Characteristics of a Critical Thinker

Understand the steps needed for critical thinking.
Describe how discipline aids in critical thinking.
Use reasoning in the solving of problems.
Recognize questioning as a learning technique.
Identify judgment strategies.

Module 3: Creative Problem Solving Through Analytical Thinking

Define how different intelligences are measured.
Create methods for using different intelligences.
Recognize the role different intelligences play in decision-making.
Describe creativity in relation to critical thinking.
Formulate strategies for the development of reflective thought.

Module 4: Problem Solving Steps

Describe the problem defining process.
Analyze problem components.
Select solution options.
Develop a plan of action for problem solving.
Evaluate the results of the problem solving effort.

Course Structure

Course Format

Can Start Anytime
Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
4 Hours of Activities

Completion Requirements

Study Course Content
Pass ALL Required Quizzes

Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion

4 Hours of Continuing Education
Awarded upon successful completion of course

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Certification Credits

This course provides a Certificate of Completion with 4 hours of continuing education credits.
This course provides credit toward the Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) credential in the following specialization area(s):
- CHEP in Teaching
This course provides credit toward the continuing education requirements for CHEPs in all areas of specialization.

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