In this unit you
will examine the thinking process. You will do a couple of online self
assessments that hopefully will be fun and also start you thinking about
the traps in thinking that all of us often find ourselves in.
The module will cover
- critical thinking
- problem solving
- convergent thinking
- divergent thinking
and
- creative thinking
STEP
1
Before
you begin with the notes, take this online assessment to kick-start
the thinking process
How
are your Critical Thinking Skills?
STEP
2
Read
Chapter 8 (pages 224-259) in Becoming a Master Student
STEP
3
Read
and understand each of the following online pages and go to any linked
sites within
Thinking
about Thinking
Critical
Thinking
Convergent
and Divergent Thinking
A
Divergent How To
How
about a little metaphor with that thinking salad?
Time
for a little fun!
Tour
some critical sites
STEP
4
Do
the test for this unit
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