In this course, you will learn how to develop your Problem Solving and Creativity Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Recognise the importance and function of problem solving and creative thought within academic study and the role of critical thought in creative ideation.
2. Develop a toolkit to be able to identify real problems and goals within ill-defined problems
3. Recognize and apply analytical problem solving techniques
4. Recognise and apply creative problem solving techniques
5. Identify the use of creativity within and types of problems most common to your field
6. Apply learnt problem solving and creative ideation skills to a real-life context and reflect on personal learning processes
Este curso faz parte do Programa de cursos integrados Academic Skills for University Success
Problem-Solving Skills for University Success
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
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1Introduction to Problem-Solving Skills for University Success
After this module, you will be able to 1. Understand the structure & expectations of the course 2. Understand expectations about Problem-Solving within academic culture 3. Articulate the skills & dispositions needed for Problem-Solving 4. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding Problem-Solving
6 vídeos (total de (Total 43 mín.) min), 8 leituras, 6 testes
6 videos
1.1a Introduction to the Course4min
1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture10min
1.2b Introduction to Problem Solving8min
1.3a Survival Skills for University8min
1.4 Academic Integrity9min
8 leituras
Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes10min
Problem-Solving Skills Assessment Overview10min
Glossary of Terms10min
Acknowledgements10min
Learning Outcomes3min
Learning Outcomes3min
Learning Outcomes3min
Learning Outcomes3min
6 exercícios práticos
1.1. Review6min
1.2 Review6min
1.3 Review6min
1.4 Review6min
Summative Quiz - Module 120min
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 110min
Semana
2Categorise Problems & The Problem-Solving Process
After this module, you will be able to 1. Categorize different problems based on their type 2. Identify the different problem types most common at university 3. Recognise language associated with descriptive & analytical problem types 4. Recognise & apply the four-step problem solving process
9 vídeos (total de (Total 54 mín.) min), 4 leituras, 6 testes
9 videos
2.1b Categorizing Problems 17min
2.1c Categorizing Problems 25min
2.1d Problems in Different Fields7min
2.2a Descriptive Tasks and Problems7min
2.3a Analytical Tasks4min
2.3b Analytical Problems7min
2.4a The Problem Solving Process7min
2.4b The Problem Solving Process4min
4 leituras
Learning Outcomes3min
Learning Outcomes3min
Learning Outcomes3min
Learning Outcomes3min
6 exercícios práticos
2.1 Review6min
2.2 Review6min
2.3 Review6min
2.4 Review6min
Summative Quiz - Module 220min
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 210min
Semana
3Understanding Problems, Generating Solutions & Solution Paths
After this module, you will be able to 1. Apply strategies to help you better understand a problem & identify the goal of a problem 2. Generate ideas or approaches for solving a problem 3. Apply strategies to help you find alternative solutions 4. Recognise the place of research & evidence in problem solving 5. Identify & justify formulas, theories or outside tools required for problem solving.
8 vídeos (total de (Total 44 mín.) min), 6 leituras, 6 testes
8 videos
3.1b Strategies for Understanding and Beginning the Problem5min
3.1c Check your Marking Criteria!5min
3.2a Starting with What you Know5min
3.3a Using Specialized Knowledge6min
3.4a Problem-Solving with Special Cases4min
3.4b Strategies for Problem-Solving with Specialized Knowledge & Special Cases5min
3.4c Using Special Cases to Solve Problems4min
6 leituras
Learning Outcomes3min
3.1d Strategies for Understanding the Problem10min
Learning Outcomes3min
3.2b Brainstorms & Mind-Maps explained10min
Learning Outcomes3min
Learning Outcomes3min
6 exercícios práticos
3.1 Review6min
3.2 Review6min
3.3 Review6min
3.4 Review6min
Summative Quiz - Module 320min
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 310min
Semana
4Taking Creative & Critical Approaches to Solving Problems, & Evaluating Solutions
After this module, you will be able to 1. Change analogies & viewpoints to solve problems. 2. Apply a variety of forms of reasoning & thinking. 3. Employ creative techniques to the solution of problems. 4. Evaluate a number of solutions to a problem to determine the best one.
9 vídeos (total de (Total 47 mín.) min), 5 leituras, 6 testes
9 videos
4.1b Learning from Other People4min
4.2a Applying Forms of Reasoning and Thinking6min
4.2b Questioning Assumptions & Considering Alternatives4min
Questioning Assumptions: The 9 Dot Problem3min
4.3a Using Creative Strategies5min
4.3b The Importance of Creativity4min
4.4a Evaluating Solutions6min
4.4b Strategies for Evaluating Solutions6min
5 leituras
Learning Outcomes3min
Learning Outcomes3min
Learning Outcomes3min
4.3c Creative Ideation Strategies10min
Learning Outcomes3min
6 exercícios práticos
4.1 Review6min
4.2 Review6min
4.3 Review6min
4.4 Review6min
Summative Quiz - Module 420min
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 410min
Instrutores
Katherine Olston
Deputy Director (Digital Learning)University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching
Lydia Dutcher
Education Manager, Graduate ProgramsCentre for English Teaching
Sobre The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading comprehensive research and teaching universities, consistently ranked in the top 1 percent of universities in the world. In 2015, we were ranked 45 in the QS World University Rankings, and 100 percent of our research was rated at above, or well above, world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia report.
Sobre o Programa de cursos integrados Academic Skills for University Success
Develop skills in information & digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication.
This Specialization is a high-level academic skills course designed to increase your level of academic preparedness prior to commencement of your studies in an English-medium university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture.
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