Critical Thinking/Problem Solving | Origin: EC115
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
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.
What I have learned form the unit on verbal and written communication:
1) The importance of being clear and concise in any written communication
2) I learning a specific term "disciplinary literacy": which involves specific ways of reading, writing, and speaking when communicating with professionals in a specific field. It goes beyond just literacy skills, but how students engage with and understand practices within specific subject areas-ours would be medicine and specifically nursing.
Students are learning a new way of communicating vital information.
1) Critical thinking and problem solving can help students analyze information, form good judgements and problem solve.
2) If students are guided on the use of these frameworks they will be useful to them for finding effective solutions to problems and ultimately helping the student to make good decisions regarding specific issues.
The importance of teaching and encouraging critical thinking.
Critical thinking will allow not only students grow, but the instructors will also see how well the students are learning, challenging students comfort zones.
Critical thinking and adaptability are essential skills to learn in today's work environment and the students will only benefit from practicing those skills.
I’ve learned that fostering critical thinking and problem-solving in coursework helps students become more adaptable and confident decision-makers. I plan to integrate more real-world scenarios and open-ended questions to challenge students to think independently and apply what they’ve learned.
I learned different ways to use critical thinking that can apply not only in the classroom but in your life at home.
I have learned how to better apply the IDEALS concept in the six steps of Effective thinking and problem-solving. I will utilize some of the tools that I have learned in my classes to develop better and more career-ready students.
Know Want Learn Skills are a great tool to help reflect on topics and provide a road map to what is or needs to come next
Using written communication in my culinary arts class appears in lessons to share recipes, menu items, and ingredient lists. I have also used written communication for documenting compliance with health and safety standards.
I plan on presenting students with real world culinary-kitchen challenges that require them to think critically. You have a limited pantry and must create a three course meal with the ingredients available. What will you make and why? This will encourage students to problem solve with available resources.
I think it is important to give students complex problems (sometimes in stages) so they can use critical thinking skills to create solutions.
Critical Thinking/Probem Solving involves the entire learning process of the student - It helps to enhance, engage, expand and develop the total student, not only are they able to excel in their chosen disciplines, they are effectively prepared for the workplace, it also taps into their leadership abilities.
It is important to teach critical thinking skills in the classroom. This elevates the thought process and prepares students for the workplace.
Healthcare workers must adopt very strong communication skills and train their minds to be critical thinkers and investigators!
Obtaining and using critical thinking and communication skills are very important in healthcare, I want to ensure that I’m teaching my students how to develop and use these skills.
Criticsl thinking is ideal and nessassary in parts of nursing frequentyl in our day. I love asking students to team brainstorm and collaborate ideas.
My takeaway from this course is the importance of having students critically think about solutions to problems. Giving students the opportunity to figure out how to problem solve instead of giving them the answers. Allowing them to discuss their conclusions with peers and then formulating which would be the correct course to take. I will be there to guide any misinformation but not to impede on them.
I have learnt the importance of including critical thinking in my lessons to enhance the learning process
