Critical Thinking/Problem Solving | Origin: EC115
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Integrating Career Readiness into Your Courses: Part I -->Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Comprehension is the lowest level of Blooms taxonomy. Evaluation is the highest. Create a project that tests students understanding of the refrigeration cycle. Then come back to the same project but this time have them evaluate it.
New resources to keep students critically thinking .
student when use critical thinking skills to become better employees
Teaching a subject to student isn't enough
I learned that career-ready critical thinking focuses on analyzing real-world problems, making informed decisions, and reflecting on outcomes not just getting the “right” answer. I plan to use real-life scenarios, open-ended challenges, and reflection activities to build these skills. I’m still curious about how to balance guidance with productive struggle for students who need extra support.
Critical thinking helps engage with students.
" Critical thinking and problem solving skills are imperative to be successful in professional and personal life"
Incorporating this into class lessons are important.
Critical thinking helps to engage with students to improve their thinking skills and hands on environment.
I learned that critical thinking and problem solving are not just about finding the “right” answer, but about understanding the process behind decisions and solutions. I learned the importance of analyzing information carefully, asking thoughtful questions, and considering multiple perspectives before drawing conclusions. This module also helped me see how applying concepts to real-world situations strengthens understanding and retention.
I intend to apply what I learned by being more intentional in how I approach challenges, both academically and professionally. Instead of rushing to a solution, I will slow down, break problems into smaller parts, and reflect on why a solution works. In the classroom, I plan to encourage students to explain their thinking and explore different strategies, helping them build confidence and independence as problem solvers.
Critical thinking is the best way to get students to understand what they are learning and how to apply it.
Critical thinking is the best way to bring student to understand your course. It allow student to open mind.
I have been trained to facilitate learning, it took me a year or two to understand that because it was different than the was I way taught. Once I figured out how to give the students the tools they need to be successful and challenge them to think on their own, things started to click better. KWL charts are a great way to introduce a topic, then revisit it once the topic is complete.
Critical thinking helped me analyze information instead of memorizing it. I learned how to question assumptions and evaluate evidence. This course strengthened my problem-solving and decision-making skills. I now think more deeply about why answers are correct, not just what the answer is. Critical thinking helped me apply what I learned to real-world situations.
Critical thinking is a tool that you can use in the class room to further emphasize the material
Critical thinking skills can be utilized in the classroom to expand the understanding of what the students are learning and incorporate it into real-life situations.
Critical thinking is a very important skill for employees in their professional performance and a part of a work team for problem-solving; therefore, it is necessary to foster it in students, taking into account strategies such as Bloom's Taxonomy.
Critical thinking skills are very important in the job market. Being able to work through problems is an important skill for students to practice.
Although critical thinking skills are vital, students must still maintain and have a standard baseline knowledge to excel.
I had never heard of the KWL charts, I believe it would be a great way to get conversations started and bring the students together in an engaging format. I have learned you need to not only teach the subject but teach the student how to understand and rationalize things before they speak out loud.
