Об этом курсе: 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
Для кого этот курс: This course 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. The course may also benefit learners who have already commenced their studies and would like to further improve their academic skills to support and increase their chance for success at university.
Автор: The University of Sydney
Преподаватели: Katherine Olston, Deputy Director (Digital Learning)
University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching
Преподаватели: Lydia Dutcher, Education Manager, Graduate Programs
Centre for English Teaching
| Основные сведения | Course 2 of 5 in the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization |
| Уровень | Beginner |
| Выполнение | 6 weeks of study, 2 - 4 hours per week |
| Язык | English |
| Как пройти курс | Чтобы пройти курс, выполните все оцениваемые задания. |
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Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 1
Introduction 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 видео, 8 материалов для самостоятельного изучения, 4 practice quizzes
- Видео: Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
- Reading: Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes
- Reading: Problem-Solving Skills Assessment Overview
- Reading: Glossary of Terms
- Reading: Acknowledgements
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Discussion Prompt: Brain Teaser: "The Deadly Lion"
- Видео: 1.1a Introduction to the Course
- Discussion Prompt: 1.1 Introduction Forum
- Practice Quiz: 1.1. Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
- Видео: 1.2b Introduction to Problem Solving
- Practice Quiz: 1.2 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 1.3a Survival Skills for University
- Practice Quiz: 1.3 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 1.4 Academic Integrity
- Discussion Prompt: 1.4 Academic Integrity
- Practice Quiz: 1.4 Review
Оцениваемый: Summative Quiz - Module 1
Оцениваемый: Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 1
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
Categorise 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 видео, 4 материалов для самостоятельного изучения, 4 practice quizzes
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Discussion Prompt: Brain Teaser: Coloured Hats
- Видео: 2.1a Defining Problems
- Видео: 2.1b Categorizing Problems 1
- Видео: 2.1c Categorizing Problems 2
- Видео: 2.1d Problems in Different Fields
- Discussion Prompt: Types of Problems
- Practice Quiz: 2.1 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 2.2a Descriptive Tasks and Problems
- Practice Quiz: 2.2 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 2.3a Analytical Tasks
- Видео: 2.3b Analytical Problems
- Practice Quiz: 2.3 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 2.4a The Problem Solving Process
- Видео: 2.4b The Problem Solving Process
- Practice Quiz: 2.4 Review
- Discussion Prompt: The Problem-Solving Process
Оцениваемый: Summative Quiz - Module 2
Оцениваемый: Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 2
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
Understanding 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 видео, 6 материалов для самостоятельного изучения, 4 practice quizzes
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Discussion Prompt: Brain Teaser: Prince's Dilemma
- Видео: 3.1a Understanding the Problem
- Видео: 3.1b Strategies for Understanding and Beginning the Problem
- Видео: 3.1c Check your Marking Criteria!
- Reading: 3.1d Strategies for Understanding the Problem
- Practice Quiz: 3.1 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 3.2a Starting with What you Know
- Discussion Prompt: Starting with What you Know
- Reading: 3.2b Brainstorms & Mind-Maps explained
- Practice Quiz: 3.2 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 3.3a Using Specialized Knowledge
- Practice Quiz: 3.3 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 3.4a Problem-Solving with Special Cases
- Видео: 3.4b Strategies for Problem-Solving with Specialized Knowledge & Special Cases
- Видео: 3.4c Using Special Cases to Solve Problems
- Discussion Prompt: Understanding the Problem
- Practice Quiz: 3.4 Review
Оцениваемый: Summative Quiz - Module 3
Оцениваемый: Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 3
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
Taking 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 видео, 5 материалов для самостоятельного изучения, 4 practice quizzes
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Discussion Prompt: Brain Teaser: 9 Dot Problem
- Видео: 4.1a Seeking Different Perspectives
- Видео: 4.1b Learning from Other People
- Discussion Prompt: Traffic Control Insight
- Practice Quiz: 4.1 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 4.2a Applying Forms of Reasoning and Thinking
- Видео: 4.2b Questioning Assumptions & Considering Alternatives
- Видео: Questioning Assumptions: The 9 Dot Problem
- Practice Quiz: 4.2 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 4.3a Using Creative Strategies
- Видео: 4.3b The Importance of Creativity
- Reading: 4.3c Creative Ideation Strategies
- Practice Quiz: 4.3 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 4.4a Evaluating Solutions
- Видео: 4.4b Strategies for Evaluating Solutions
- Discussion Prompt: Evaluating Solutions
- Practice Quiz: 4.4 Review
Оцениваемый: Summative Quiz - Module 4
Оцениваемый: Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 4
НЕДЕЛЯ 5
Communicating Solutions & Solving Problems in Academic Life
After this module, you will be able to 1. Communicate your solutions to problems to your audience. 2. Study for university exams, & communicate your solutions to problems in exams. 3. Deal with competing priorities at university. 4. Find solutions to problems that can occur at university.
10 видео, 6 материалов для самостоятельного изучения, 4 practice quizzes
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Discussion Prompt: Brain Teaser: The Trolley Problem
- Видео: 5.1a Communicating Solutions
- Видео: 5.1b Communicating Solutions in Written & Oral Form
- Practice Quiz: 5.1 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 5.2a Communicating Solutions in Exams
- Reading: 5.2b Exam Checklist
- Discussion Prompt: Exam Strategies
- Practice Quiz: 5.2 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 5.3a Group Problem Solving
- Видео: 5.3b Solving Group Problems
- Видео: 5.3c Group Work at University
- Reading: 5.3d Active Listening Techniques
- Practice Quiz: 5.3 Review
- Reading: Learning Outcomes
- Видео: 5.4a Problems, Problems, Problems
- Видео: 5.4b Organisation & Time Management
- Видео: 5.4c Learning to De-Stress & Let Things Go
- Видео: 5.4d Where to Find Help
- Practice Quiz: 5.4 Review
- Discussion Prompt: Spy Game
Оцениваемый: Summative Quiz - Module 5
Оцениваемый: Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 5
НЕДЕЛЯ 6
Summative Assessment
3 материалов для самостоятельного изучения
- Discussion Prompt: End Of Course Discussion
- Reading: Summative Assessment Overview
- Reading: How to mark your peers' assignments
- Reading: Practice peer making activity answers
Оцениваемый: Describing your Problem-Solving Processes
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