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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Course Format
- Can Start Anytime
- Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
- 4 Hours of Activities
Completion Requirements
- Study Course Content
- Pass ALL Required Quizzes
Certificate of Completion
- 4 Hours of Continuing Education
- Available for download at the end of the course
Technology Requirements
- A Web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled
- Adobe Flash Player
- Speakers or headphones
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.
Module 5: Community TV
- NA
Lounge Group
This course provides you with a lifelong peer-to-peer learning opportunity through a specific Performance Group created within the Career College Lounge, a learning community of career college 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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