Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

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Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

This course is part of Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

Instructors: Katherine Olston

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

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Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

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Learn at your own pace

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There are 6 modules in this course

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

After this module, you will be able to 1. Understand the structure & expectations of the course 2. Understand expectations about Problem-Solving within academic culture 3. Articulate the skills & dispositions needed for Problem-Solving 4. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding Problem-Solving

What's included

6 videos8 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 43 minutes

Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!2 minutes
1.1a Introduction to the Course5 minutes
1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture10 minutes
1.2b Introduction to Problem Solving8 minutes
1.3a Survival Skills for University8 minutes
1.4 Academic Integrity10 minutes

8 readingsTotal 52 minutes

Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Problem-Solving Skills Assessment Overview10 minutes
Glossary of Terms10 minutes
Acknowledgements10 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 120 minutes
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 110 minutes
1.1. Review30 minutes
1.2 Review30 minutes
1.3 Review30 minutes
1.4 Review30 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 35 minutes

Brain Teaser: "The Deadly Lion"10 minutes
1.1 Introduction Forum10 minutes
1.4 Academic Integrity15 minutes

After this module, you will be able to 1. Categorize different problems based on their type 2. Identify the different problem types most common at university 3. Recognise language associated with descriptive & analytical problem types 4. Recognise & apply the four-step problem solving process

What's included

9 videos4 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

9 videosTotal 54 minutes

2.1a Defining Problems4 minutes
2.1b Categorizing Problems 17 minutes
2.1c Categorizing Problems 25 minutes
2.1d Problems in Different Fields8 minutes
2.2a Descriptive Tasks and Problems7 minutes
2.3a Analytical Tasks5 minutes
2.3b Analytical Problems7 minutes
2.4a The Problem Solving Process8 minutes
2.4b The Problem Solving Process4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 12 minutes

Learning Outcomes3 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 220 minutes
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 210 minutes
2.1 Review30 minutes
2.2 Review30 minutes
2.3 Review30 minutes
2.4 Review30 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 35 minutes

Brain Teaser: Coloured Hats10 minutes
Types of Problems10 minutes
The Problem-Solving Process15 minutes

After this module, you will be able to 1. Apply strategies to help you better understand a problem & identify the goal of a problem 2. Generate ideas or approaches for solving a problem 3. Apply strategies to help you find alternative solutions 4. Recognise the place of research & evidence in problem solving 5. Identify & justify formulas, theories or outside tools required for problem solving.

What's included

8 videos6 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

8 videosTotal 44 minutes

3.1a Understanding the Problem6 minutes
3.1b Strategies for Understanding and Beginning the Problem5 minutes
3.1c Check your Marking Criteria!6 minutes
3.2a Starting with What you Know6 minutes
3.3a Using Specialized Knowledge6 minutes
3.4a Problem-Solving with Special Cases4 minutes
3.4b Strategies for Problem-Solving with Specialized Knowledge & Special Cases6 minutes
3.4c Using Special Cases to Solve Problems4 minutes

6 readingsTotal 32 minutes

Learning Outcomes3 minutes
3.1d Strategies for Understanding the Problem10 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
3.2b Brainstorms & Mind-Maps explained10 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 320 minutes
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 310 minutes
3.1 Review30 minutes
3.2 Review30 minutes
3.3 Review30 minutes
3.4 Review30 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Brain Teaser: Prince's Dilemma10 minutes
Starting with What you Know10 minutes
Understanding the Problem10 minutes

After this module, you will be able to 1. Change analogies & viewpoints to solve problems. 2. Apply a variety of forms of reasoning & thinking. 3. Employ creative techniques to the solution of problems. 4. Evaluate a number of solutions to a problem to determine the best one.

What's included

9 videos5 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

9 videosTotal 47 minutes

4.1a Seeking Different Perspectives5 minutes
4.1b Learning from Other People5 minutes
4.2a Applying Forms of Reasoning and Thinking7 minutes
4.2b Questioning Assumptions & Considering Alternatives4 minutes
Questioning Assumptions: The 9 Dot Problem4 minutes
4.3a Using Creative Strategies5 minutes
4.3b The Importance of Creativity4 minutes
4.4a Evaluating Solutions7 minutes
4.4b Strategies for Evaluating Solutions6 minutes

5 readingsTotal 22 minutes

Learning Outcomes3 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
4.3c Creative Ideation Strategies10 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 420 minutes
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 410 minutes
4.1 Review30 minutes
4.2 Review30 minutes
4.3 Review30 minutes
4.4 Review30 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 35 minutes

Brain Teaser: 9 Dot Problem10 minutes
Traffic Control Insight15 minutes
Evaluating Solutions10 minutes

After this module, you will be able to 1. Communicate your solutions to problems to your audience. 2. Study for university exams, & communicate your solutions to problems in exams. 3. Deal with competing priorities at university. 4. Find solutions to problems that can occur at university.

What's included

10 videos6 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

10 videosTotal 55 minutes

5.1a Communicating Solutions6 minutes
5.1b Communicating Solutions in Written & Oral Form4 minutes
5.2a Communicating Solutions in Exams7 minutes
5.3a Group Problem Solving6 minutes
5.3b Solving Group Problems6 minutes
5.3c Group Work at University6 minutes
5.4a Problems, Problems, Problems4 minutes
5.4b Organisation & Time Management6 minutes
5.4c Learning to De-Stress & Let Things Go8 minutes
5.4d Where to Find Help3 minutes

6 readingsTotal 32 minutes

Learning Outcomes3 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
5.2b Exam Checklist10 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes
5.3d Active Listening Techniques10 minutes
Learning Outcomes3 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 520 minutes
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 510 minutes
5.1 Review30 minutes
5.2 Review30 minutes
5.3 Review30 minutes
5.4 Review30 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Brain Teaser: The Trolley Problem10 minutes
Exam Strategies10 minutes
Spy Game10 minutes

What's included

3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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Instructors

Katherine Olston

The University of Sydney

9 Courses183,748 learners

Lydia Dutcher

The University of Sydney

4 Courses120,295 learners

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