Course Overview

This 2-day workshop is designed to enhance participants’ critical thinking skills, providing them with the tools and techniques to analyze information, solve problems, and make informed decisions. Through a combination of interactive activities, case studies, and discussions, participants will develop a deeper understanding of critical thinking and its practical applications in professional and personal contexts.

Course Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Define critical thinking and its importance in decision-making.
  • Recognize common cognitive biases and develop strategies to overcome them.
  • Apply a structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Evaluate information sources for reliability and credibility.
  • Enhance creativity and innovation through critical thinking.
  • Effectively communicate and justify their thought processes.

Course Outcome

Participants will leave the workshop with an enhanced ability to approach challenges with a critical mindset, make well-informed decisions, and contribute effectively to problem-solving in their professional and personal lives.

Course Outlines

Session 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking

  • Definition and importance of critical thinking.
  • The role of critical thinking in personal and professional development.

Session 2: Elements of Critical Thinking

  • Components of critical thinking: analysis, interpretation, inference, explanation, evaluation, and problem-solving./span>
  • The relationship between critical thinking and creativity.

Session 3: Cognitive Biases

  • Identification of common cognitive biases.
  • Strategies to recognize and mitigate biases in decision-making.

Session 4: Problem-Solving Frameworks

  • Introduction to structured problem-solving approaches.
  • Application of problem-solving frameworks through case studies.

Session 5: Group Exercise: Analyzing a Real-world Problem

  • Participants work in groups to apply problem-solving frameworks to a real-world scenario.
  • Group presentations and discussions.

Session 6: Information Evaluation

  • Criteria for evaluating the reliability and credibility of information sources.
  • Practical exercises in assessing information quality.

Session 7: Creativity and Innovation

  • The interplay between critical thinking and creative thinking.
  • Techniques for fostering creativity in problem-solving.

Session 8: Decision-Making

  • Factors influencing decision-making.
  • Decision-making under uncertainty.

Session 9: Communication of Critical Thinking

  • Strategies for effectively communicating critical thinking processes.
  • Practice in articulating and justifying decisions.

Session 10: Case Studies and Reflection

  • Analysis of real-world case studies requiring critical thinking skills.
  • Individual and group reflection on personal growth and learning.

DURATION

2 Days

Delivery Methodology

  • Interactive Lectures
  • Group Activities and Discussions to engage in activities that require critical thinking.
  • Problem-Solving Exercises that require critical thinking to solve.
  • Encourage participants to apply critical thinking tools and techniques to approach and dissect the problem systematically.
  • Provide guidance and feedback as participants work through the exercises.
  • Role-Playing and Simulations where participants take on different perspectives or roles to understand complex situations better.
  • Hands-On Application and Practice

 

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Critical Thinking Skills Workshop: Pivot, Adapt & Plan For The Future

DATE, VENUE AND FEES

19-20 June 2024, 11-12 July 2024, 26-27 Aug 2024, 25-26 Sept 2024, 1-2 Oct 2024, 18-19 Nov 2024, 2-3 Dec 2024

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