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| Is a method of discovery, such as Trial and Error, Representative and Availability |
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| Use the rule of logic; If A, then B. - A. - Therefore, B. |
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| Breaks a problem into sub-goals that can be reached by solving smaller problems |
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| Is when we start at the end of the problem, for example an appointment is at 12:15pm, so when do we need to leave? |
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| Is continually checking and testing of possible solutions to guide one's work. |
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| Use supporting statements called reasons, evidence, or grounds. |
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| Is the type of problem that has a clear path to the solution. |
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| Is where we have to seek inside and outside the problem to find the solution. In other words reformulate it. |
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| Is the process of producing something that is both original and valuable. |
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| Are a means of solving a problem, such as number of steps or mechanical iterations. |
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| Are comparisons made to show a similarity and often prompts a person to parallel solutions. |
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| Is the type of problem that has a path to the solution that is unclear. |
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| What is creative thinking? |
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'Creative thinking means thinking about thinking in order to bring something new into existence, such as an idea, event, or object. ' |
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| What is the IDEAL problem solving framework? |
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I = Identify Problem and Opportunities
D= Define goals
E= Explore all possible strategies
A= Anticipate outcomes and Act
L= Look back and Learn |
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| What is Convergence and Divergence in regards to problem solving? |
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Convergence is to bring different points TOWARDS a particular point
Divergence is to MOVE AWAY from a central point.
These two types of thinking are used all the way through problem solving and development of solutions process. |
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| Step 1: Identify problem and opportunities. Key concepts are; |
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· Attend [to the problem]
· Clarify [what the problem is]
· Convergence [bring points towards centre]
· Divergence [move away from the centre]
· Analyse [the problem]
· Reflection [spend time thinking…….]
· Synthesis [bring together / conclusion] |
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| Step 2: Define goals. Key concepts are: |
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· Identify and define problem accurately!
· Creative solution? |
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| Step 3: Explore all possible strategies. Key concepts are: |
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· Heuristics: method of discovery
· Algorithms: means of solving a problem
· Means-end analysis: break a problem into sub-goals that can be reached by solving smaller problems
· “Search” (look inside) and (outside)
· Working backwards
· Analogies |
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| Step 4: Anticipate outcomes and Act. Key concepts are; • |
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· Act on a selected strategy |
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| Step 5: Look back and Learn. Key concepts are; |
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· Look back and evaluate results
· Re-evaluate – depending on situation
· Well-structured problems–early verification and Ill-structured problems-more difficult |
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| Six guidelines provided to help you think critically are: |
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1. Be open-minded about new ideas.
2. Know when you need more information.
3. Be aware that different people have different ideas about the meanings of words, gestures, expressions and other communication signals.
4. Know the difference between something that must be true and something that might be true.
5. Separate emotional and logical thinking.
6. Develop your vocabulary in order to understand others and to make yourself understood. |
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