Creative Problem Solving Through Analytical Thinking | Origin: ED116
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Critical Thinking Processes and Applications --> Creative Problem Solving Through Analytical Thinking
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It seems most of the problem-solving steps or procedures I've been exposed to over the years tended to be very methodical and failed to address the creative or reflective aspects of it. It seems much can be gained by just observing.
To become better teachers we must understand that students have different learning styles. We can do more to help them take their 3 primary styles and show them how to weave them into problem-solving. We must also touch on and teach about emotional intelligence and reflective thought.
Critical thinking is a process, it time to learn. components include having good judgement and reflective thinking. Often time in reflective thinking saves time later when things are observed and a change is made towards a positive change.
It is important to have common sense, to have listening skills, to value others and to have emotional intelligence. It is essential for the instructor to guide students to utilize their thinking skills and emotions to understand situations and create solutions. After that, to evaluate their interventions and keep creating interventions until reaching the main goal.
Analytical thinking is a mechanism that students should grasp not just with testing, but throughout their educational pathway. More so for nursing students who will one day become a nurse and have patients lives in their hands. I plan to use analytical thinking when I am tutoring my students and getting them prepared before a test.
El pensamiento analítico debe caracterizarse por la posibilidad de decodificar paso a paso la información para realizar una apropiada toma de respuesta.
It is important to assist the student in understanding their frame of reference and strength of intelligence. Some have never explored that frame of thought.
Reflective thinking takes time and patience. One must consider the different options, weigh the pros and cons of each option, and seek additional information to make informed decisions.
Reflecting helps you to identify areas that you may need to work on.
The seven Intelligences used in Emotional Intelligence combines the understanding of the awareness of how decisions being made impacting the lives of others.
Demonstrating an understanding of multiple intelligences builds rapport with students, and encourages engagement as they learn critical thinking.
What have you learned from this module and how do you intend to apply it?
I had not thought about creativity as part of critical thinking. This makes sense once explained. Encouraging future nurses to be creative in their problem solving is good practice as this is what they will need to do once in the real world of nursing.
It was interesting learning about the history of reflective learning and the 99 cent value meal. I pan on using reflective thinking through journaling.
I enjoyed the module concerning the different intelligences that students bring to the classroom. I think its important for faculty to have the emotional intelligence to recognize these intelligences in their students and meet each individual "where they are".
Identifying the various intelligences and understanding which intelligence is a strength can be an asset when working with others.
Really enjoyed the Reflective Thinking. Have a time for students to reflect on their progress, accomplishments and struggles. So that they can reflect on what they want to change and what worked well for them. As an instructor ask and reflect the same about the class.
Understanding the different types of intelligences to determine how your students will learn and asking for the critique to make improvements for reflective learning will improve the classroom situation.
Reflective thought in its most simple form is stepping back, pausing, and trying to observe all that can be observed about the situation
