The steps to Problem solving are: indentifying and defining the problem, gathering information and analyzing the data, developing possible solutions, evaluating alteratives and picking the best solution, implementing the solution, and finally evaluating the outcome and learning from it.

Creative problem-solving and analytical thinking are a very important skill for addressing challenges effectively. It is a process that takes divergent thining and convergent thinking and combines them together. It involves, defining a problem, information gathering, thinking of potential solutions, questioning alternatives, deciding on and using the most suitable solution, then evaluating the outcome.

Critical thinking is an important skill in everyday life, but especially in those that have to make life a death decisions at any moment. We can't just accept information at face value, we have to have a thoughtful, systematic, and questioning approach to comprehending and interpreting the information and situations. 

Critical thinking is a skill that helps a person evaluate information, make better aguments, and help in decisions. With critical thinking, we go deeper into thoughts, ponder assumptions, and seek informantion on various opnions before we come to a conclusion.

The key benefits of Critical thinking:

1. Better decision making
2. Enhanced probleem solving
3. Increased creativity
4. Better communication
5. Tighter relationships

Critical thinking is important in:

1. School
2. Professionally
3. Life

How to develop critical thinking skills:

1. Ask questions
2. Consider others perspectives
3. Practice Problem-solving
4. Reflecting on your own thinking process

This module helps me understand why some students are not able to critically think  and how to evaluate their critical thinking skills. It is so important to enhance this skills among all our students because of the great responsibility of the nursing profession.

By encouraging discipline to the students and by asking questions and listening to their responses we as educators will be able to gauge their understanding of the concepts being presented.

From studying problem solving steps, I’ve learned that effective problem solving is a systematic process that involves several key stages: identifying the problem clearly, gathering relevant information, generating possible solutions, evaluating those solutions, and then implementing the best one. Finally, reflecting on the outcome helps improve future problem solving.

This step-by-step approach helps avoid rushing into solutions without fully understanding the problem or considering alternatives. It promotes thoughtful, logical, and creative thinking combined.

From studying creative problem solving combined with analytical thinking, I’ve learned that the two processes complement each other. Analytical thinking helps break down complex problems into smaller parts, identify patterns, and evaluate possible solutions logically. Meanwhile, creative problem solving encourages thinking outside the box, generating novel ideas, and exploring unconventional approaches.

Together, they allow for a structured yet flexible approach to solving challenges — first understanding the problem deeply through analysis, then applying creativity to develop innovative and effective solutions.

Through exploring the characteristics of a critical thinker, I’ve learned that critical thinkers are curious, open-minded, analytical, and reflective. They question assumptions rather than accepting information at face value. They seek evidence, evaluate sources carefully, and are willing to revise their views based on new information. Importantly, they communicate their reasoning clearly and consider alternative perspectives before making decisions.

Critical thinking occurs when the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing, and reconstructing it. CTE courses allow for students to develop real critical thinking/problem solving skills.

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