Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

This course is part of Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

Instructors: Katherine Olston

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

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2 weeks at 10 hours a week

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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

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

What's included

6 videos8 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

6 videos Total 43 minutes

Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization! 2 minutes
1.1a Introduction to the Course 5 minutes
1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture 10 minutes
1.2b Introduction to Problem Solving 8 minutes
1.3a Survival Skills for University 8 minutes
1.4 Academic Integrity 10 minutes

8 readings Total 52 minutes

Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes 10 minutes
Problem-Solving Skills Assessment Overview 10 minutes
Glossary of Terms 10 minutes
Acknowledgements 10 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes

6 assignments Total 150 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 1 20 minutes
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 1 10 minutes
1.1. Review 30 minutes
1.2 Review 30 minutes
1.3 Review 30 minutes
1.4 Review 30 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 35 minutes

Brain Teaser: "The Deadly Lion" 10 minutes
1.1 Introduction Forum 10 minutes
1.4 Academic Integrity 15 minutes

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

What's included

9 videos4 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

9 videos Total 54 minutes

2.1a Defining Problems 4 minutes
2.1b Categorizing Problems 1 7 minutes
2.1c Categorizing Problems 2 5 minutes
2.1d Problems in Different Fields 8 minutes
2.2a Descriptive Tasks and Problems 7 minutes
2.3a Analytical Tasks 5 minutes
2.3b Analytical Problems 7 minutes
2.4a The Problem Solving Process 8 minutes
2.4b The Problem Solving Process 4 minutes

4 readings Total 12 minutes

Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes

6 assignments Total 150 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 2 20 minutes
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 2 10 minutes
2.1 Review 30 minutes
2.2 Review 30 minutes
2.3 Review 30 minutes
2.4 Review 30 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 35 minutes

Brain Teaser: Coloured Hats 10 minutes
Types of Problems 10 minutes
The Problem-Solving Process 15 minutes

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.

What's included

8 videos6 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

8 videos Total 44 minutes

3.1a Understanding the Problem 6 minutes
3.1b Strategies for Understanding and Beginning the Problem 5 minutes
3.1c Check your Marking Criteria! 6 minutes
3.2a Starting with What you Know 6 minutes
3.3a Using Specialized Knowledge 6 minutes
3.4a Problem-Solving with Special Cases 4 minutes
3.4b Strategies for Problem-Solving with Specialized Knowledge & Special Cases 6 minutes
3.4c Using Special Cases to Solve Problems 4 minutes

6 readings Total 32 minutes

Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
3.1d Strategies for Understanding the Problem 10 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
3.2b Brainstorms & Mind-Maps explained 10 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes

6 assignments Total 150 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 3 20 minutes
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 3 10 minutes
3.1 Review 30 minutes
3.2 Review 30 minutes
3.3 Review 30 minutes
3.4 Review 30 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 30 minutes

Brain Teaser: Prince's Dilemma 10 minutes
Starting with What you Know 10 minutes
Understanding the Problem 10 minutes

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.

What's included

9 videos5 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

9 videos Total 47 minutes

4.1a Seeking Different Perspectives 5 minutes
4.1b Learning from Other People 5 minutes
4.2a Applying Forms of Reasoning and Thinking 7 minutes
4.2b Questioning Assumptions & Considering Alternatives 4 minutes
Questioning Assumptions: The 9 Dot Problem 4 minutes
4.3a Using Creative Strategies 5 minutes
4.3b The Importance of Creativity 4 minutes
4.4a Evaluating Solutions 7 minutes
4.4b Strategies for Evaluating Solutions 6 minutes

5 readings Total 22 minutes

Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes
4.3c Creative Ideation Strategies 10 minutes
Learning Outcomes 3 minutes

6 assignments Total 150 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 4 20 minutes
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 4 10 minutes
4.1 Review 30 minutes
4.2 Review 30 minutes
4.3 Review 30 minutes
4.4 Review 30 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 35 minutes

Brain Teaser: 9 Dot Problem 10 minutes
Traffic Control Insight 15 minutes
Evaluating Solutions 10 minutes

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.