The University of Sydney - Problem-Solving Skills for University Success
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Problem-Solving Skills for University Success at Coursera Overview
Duration | 23 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Problem-Solving Skills for University Success at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Course 2 of 5 in the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 23 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Problem-Solving Skills for University Success at Coursera Course details
- 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
Problem-Solving Skills for University Success at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction to Problem-Solving Skills for University Success
Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
1.1a Introduction to the Course
1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
1.2b Introduction to Problem Solving
1.3a Survival Skills for University
1.4 Academic Integrity
Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes
Problem-Solving Skills Assessment Overview
Glossary of Terms
Acknowledgements
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Review
1.2 Review
1.3 Review
1.4 Review
Summative Quiz - Module 1
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 1
Categorise Problems & The Problem-Solving Process
2.1a Defining Problems
2.1b Categorizing Problems 1
2.1c Categorizing Problems 2
2.1d Problems in Different Fields
2.2a Descriptive Tasks and Problems
2.3a Analytical Tasks
2.3b Analytical Problems
2.4a The Problem Solving Process
2.4b The Problem Solving Process
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
2.1 Review
2.2 Review
2.3 Review
2.4 Review
Summative Quiz - Module 2
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 2
Understanding Problems, Generating Solutions & Solution Paths
3.1a Understanding the Problem
3.1b Strategies for Understanding and Beginning the Problem
3.1c Check your Marking Criteria!
3.2a Starting with What you Know
3.3a Using Specialized Knowledge
3.4a Problem-Solving with Special Cases
3.4b Strategies for Problem-Solving with Specialized Knowledge & Special Cases
3.4c Using Special Cases to Solve Problems
Learning Outcomes
3.1d Strategies for Understanding the Problem
Learning Outcomes
3.2b Brainstorms & Mind-Maps explained
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
3.1 Review
3.2 Review
3.3 Review
3.4 Review
Summative Quiz - Module 3
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 3
Taking Creative & Critical Approaches to Solving Problems, & Evaluating Solutions
4.1a Seeking Different Perspectives
4.1b Learning from Other People
4.2a Applying Forms of Reasoning and Thinking
4.2b Questioning Assumptions & Considering Alternatives
Questioning Assumptions: The 9 Dot Problem
4.3a Using Creative Strategies
4.3b The Importance of Creativity
4.4a Evaluating Solutions
4.4b Strategies for Evaluating Solutions
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
4.3c Creative Ideation Strategies
Learning Outcomes
4.1 Review
4.2 Review
4.3 Review
4.4 Review
Summative Quiz - Module 4
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 4
Communicating Solutions & Solving Problems in Academic Life
5.1a Communicating Solutions
5.1b Communicating Solutions in Written & Oral Form
5.2a Communicating Solutions in Exams
5.3a Group Problem Solving
5.3b Solving Group Problems
5.3c Group Work at University
5.4a Problems, Problems, Problems
5.4b Organisation & Time Management
5.4c Learning to De-Stress & Let Things Go
5.4d Where to Find Help
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
5.2b Exam Checklist
Learning Outcomes
5.3d Active Listening Techniques
Learning Outcomes
5.1 Review
5.2 Review
5.3 Review
5.4 Review
Summative Quiz - Module 5
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 5
Summative Assessment
Summative Assessment Overview
How to mark your peers' assignments
Practice peer making activity answers
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