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    To: Sir.Shoaib By: M.Rehman Shabbir M.Salaman Shahid M.

    Umer Awan Faizan Anjum Farhan Abbas Dated: Thursday, May 02, 2013

    Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

    CONTENTS

    What is Critical Thinking? The Three Functions of the Mind Decision Making A Model for Problem Solving

    Problem Solving Process


    Problem Solving for Workplace

    Conclusion

    WHAT IS CRITICAL THINKING?

    Critical thinking is the art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it. Problem solving requires critical thinking In everyday language
    Thinking outside the box Thinking about thinking

    The Three Functions of the Mind


    Thinking
    Makes sense of the world
    Judging
    Perceiving Analyzing

    Feeling
    Tells us how we are doing
    Happy Sad Depressed

    Wanting
    Drives us to act as we do
    Goals Desires Purposes agendas Values motives

    Clarifying
    Determining Comparing Synthesizing

    Anxious Stressed Calm Worried excited

    USE MIND FOR CRITICAL THINKING

    The Parts of Thinking

    We draw conclusions on the basis of reasons (decisions, interpretations, inferences). Whenever we THINK, we think for a PURPOSE, within a point of view, based on ASSUMPTIONS, leading to implications and consequences.

    Decision Making

    Decision making is a process of thinking critically about choices. A decision means you will take a specific course of action
    Action oriented Points to an outcome

    Types of Decisions
    Routine

    Decision
    Reasoned Impulsive

    Types of Decisions
    Routine
    Safe, habitual choices Make life run smoothly Eliminate the need to make choices constantly. You always order a pizza with cheese, and mushrooms

    Impulsive
    Instant choices that are not well thought out or planned

    Reasoned
    Alternatives are identified and weighed in light of predicted outcomes.

    At the last minute, you decide to cut class and take a ride to the lake with your friends.

    You decided to take child psychology next semester because it is required in your major and you have taken the prerequisites.

    A Model for Problem Solving


    Solution Paths

    Present state

    Goal state

    What decision/alternative should take to reach goal state..?

    Problem Solving Processes


    1

    Specify the Problem Analyze the Problem Formulate Possible Solution Paths Evaluate Possible Solution Paths Choose a Solution

    2
    3 4

    5
    6

    Evaluate Your Solution

    Step 1: Specify the Problem


    State the problem Specify the problem in a way that allows you to solve it. Express the problem verbally or in writing. Focus on specifics.

    Step 2: Analyze the Problem


    Seek other perspectives. Be flexible in your analysis. Consider various strands of impact. Brainstorm all possibilities. Research for more information.

    Step 3: Formulate Possible Solution Paths


    Brainstorm for possible solutions. Be creative. Consider similar problems and their solutions.

    Step 4: Evaluate Solution Paths


    Weigh the advantages/disadvantages of each solution. Consider immediate results of each solution. Consider long-term results of each solution. Map out details for each possible solution.

    Step 5: Choose a Solution

    Which is
    compatible with your goals. compatible with our priorities. the least risky. the most practical.

    Step 6: Evaluate Your Solution

    Look for evidence that your solution is working. If it is not working, reconsider the problem. Choose an alternative solution.

    Conclusion
    As critical thinkers, we must be careful NOT to assume that things are actually the way they are represented to be in human life. To understand a field of knowledge we must understand it realistically. A good teacher makes you thinkeven when you dont want to.
    Robert Fisher, 1998

    PROBLEM SOLVING FOR WORKPLACE

    Thanks

    Questions....???

    2003 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers.

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