Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making

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About Course

Course Code: AS03

Program: Academic Success Program

Course Overview: Critical thinking and problem-solving help students analyse information, evaluate ideas and evidence, respond to complex challenges, and make informed choices in academic, professional, leadership, and everyday situations.

This course develops analytical thinking, logical reasoning, information evaluation, structured problem-solving, creative thinking, risk awareness, ethical decision-making, and sound judgement through practical academic and real-world application.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply critical-thinking and analytical techniques
  • Evaluate information, arguments, and evidence critically
  • Solve problems systematically
  • Make informed and responsible decisions
  • Use creative-thinking approaches to generate and assess solutions

Target Audience: University students across disciplines who need to analyse information, solve complex problems, and make well-reasoned decisions.

Learning Experience: Students engage through video overviews, audio deep dives, study guides, practical examples, reflection prompts, workbook activities, applied tasks, knowledge checks, and end-of-module quizzes. Activities support evidence evaluation, logical reasoning, structured problem-solving, creative thinking, risk awareness, and responsible decision-making.

Course Structure: 5 modules / 20 lessons.

Special Feature: Every module concludes with a Putting It All Together audio deep dive that connects the key lessons and supports reflection and practical application.

Pathway Focus: Analyse information. Solve problems systematically. Make informed decisions.

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Course Introduction

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Foundations of Critical Thinking
Module Overview: Critical thinking helps students move beyond memorization and develop deeper understanding, logical reasoning, and independent thinking skills. This module introduces the foundations of critical thinking and explains how analytical thinking improves academic performance and decision-making. Learning Focus: Understanding Critical Thinking Logic, Reasoning & Evidence Assumptions, Biases & Perspective Developing Independent Thinking Skills Lesson Sequence: Understanding Critical Thinking Logic, Reasoning & Evidence Assumptions, Biases & Perspective Developing Independent Thinking Skills

Analytical Thinking & Information Evaluation
Module Overview: University students regularly encounter large amounts of information from lectures, books, research articles, websites, social media, and digital platforms. Strong analytical-thinking skills help students evaluate information critically, identify reliable evidence, and make informed academic and personal decisions. This module helps students strengthen information analysis, source evaluation, evidence assessment, and logical interpretation skills. Learning Focus: Analytical Thinking Fundamentals Evaluating Sources & Information Credibility Fact, Opinion & Misinformation Interpreting Evidence & Drawing Conclusions Lesson Sequence: Analytical Thinking Fundamentals Evaluating Sources & Information Credibility Fact, Opinion & Misinformation Interpreting Evidence & Drawing Conclusions

Problem Solving & Creative Thinking
Module Overview: Problem-solving and creative thinking help students navigate academic challenges, develop innovative ideas, and make effective decisions in complex situations. Strong problem-solving skills are essential in university, the workplace, entrepreneurship, and leadership. This module helps students apply structured problem-solving methods while also developing creativity, innovation, and flexible thinking skills. Learning Focus: Understanding Problem Solving Creative Thinking & Innovation Generating & Evaluating Solutions Applying Problem Solving in Real-World Situations Lesson Sequence: Understanding Problem Solving Creative Thinking & Innovation Generating & Evaluating Solutions Applying Problem Solving in Real-World Situations

Decision Making & Judgment
Module Overview: Students make decisions every day related to academics, relationships, finances, careers, and personal development. Strong decision-making skills help students evaluate options carefully, manage risks, think ethically, and make informed judgments. This module helps students understand how decisions are made, how emotions and biases influence judgment, and how structured decision-making frameworks improve outcomes. Learning Focus: Understanding Decision Making Bias, Emotion & Judgment Risk Assessment & Evaluating Consequences Ethical Decision Making & Responsible Choices Lesson Sequence: Understanding Decision Making Bias, Emotion & Judgment Risk Assessment & Evaluating Consequences Ethical Decision Making & Responsible Choices

Applying Critical Thinking in Academic & Real-World Contexts
Module Overview: Critical thinking becomes most valuable when students apply it to real academic, workplace, leadership, and everyday situations. Strong thinkers analyze challenges carefully, communicate ideas clearly, solve problems effectively, and make informed decisions in complex environments. This module helps students apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in practical university, professional, and real-world contexts. Learning Focus: Applying Critical Thinking in Academic Work Workplace & Career Problem Solving Collaborative Thinking & Team Decision Making Developing Lifelong Critical-Thinking Habits Lesson Sequence: Applying Critical Thinking in Academic Work Workplace & Career Problem Solving Collaborative Thinking & Team Decision Making Developing Lifelong Critical-Thinking Habits

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