Sasindu’s Problem solving and Critical Thinking Blog

What is smart thinking? The ability to define and solve problems by finding and applying relevant knowledge. Smart thinking helps one acquire new  information in an effective and efficient manner, use that information to solve problems in a way that creates value for society, and make sense of the world around them. Pre-Requisites of a Critical Thinker  (a.k.a Smart Thinker) Before taking actiona critical thinker will always take the following into consideration. Finds reasons to support claims Reasons to help being rational All reasons are backed by evidence All ideas are contradicted to cover all bases of an idea (arguments). Identifies and considers premises. identifies claims and arguments Smart Thinkers constantly assess their structures and frameworks rather than "What they hear and remember", and develop a much deeper more effective appreciation of situations and events What is Social Dimension and how do smart thinkers deal with it? The ability to be always upto date ...

Understanding You and The Other Communication is a term that extends its roots deeply into the listener’s end For successful communication all parties involved should have patience and be respectful to each other. Everything you say to a person is filtered through his frames of reference, biases, and preconceived ideas. It’s hard to change this since everyone is different from each other but developing PS skills might be valuable when it comes to Communication is a term that extends its roots deeply into the listener’s end For successful communication all parties involved should have patience and be respectful to each other. Everything you say to a person is filtered through his frames of reference, biases, and preconceived ideas. It’s hard to change this since everyone is different from each other but developing problem solving skills might be valuable when it comes to communicating. Why are we the way we are? Behavior • Some, even before being born • Through imitation  • Influenc...

What is problem solving?  It’s a skill you can use to understand the causes of issues in one’s personal or work life and find solutions or organize a plan of actions to face the challenges. What is Critical Thinking? Critical thinking means the ability to analyze information, be aware of assumptions and give reasoned judgments that are logical and well-thought out.  Generalist and Specifists Critical Thinkers Generalist has a broad knowledge, defined set of skills and they are academically disciplined. Specifists have a more thorough understanding about a given area of content. Bloom’s Taxonomy  Categorization system used to define the different levels of human intelligence. What is Expected From a Student  Intra Disciplinary - Working within 1 discipline Cross- disciplinary- Viewing the discipline from one another Multi Disciplinary- People with many disciplines working together  Inter Disciplinary- Combination of knowledge from more than 2 people creating some...