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Chapter 3 Solve Problems and Succeed in College THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS ©

Learning Outcomes • Identify the five steps of the IDEAS Critical Thinking General Problem Solving Process • Explain how to use the IDEAS critical thinking process to solve problems that occur in the day-to-day lives of college students THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Learning Outcomes • Recognize the potential application of the IDEAS process to any problem-solving

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IDEAS: 5 -Step Critical Thinking General Problem-Solving Process • Critical thinking is used to make decisions on how to handle one’s problems – Problem solving: Moving from a point of difficulty to a point where the difficulty is resolved • Valuable in real-life situations • Simple to understand to apply • Thoughtful and reflective process THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

IDEAS: 5 -Step Critical Thinking General Problem-Solving Process Identify problems and set priorities Determine relevant information and deepen understanding Enumerate options and anticipate consequences Assess the situation and make a preliminary decision Scrutinize the process and self-correct as needed THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Discussion Question • Discuss in class your personal concept of what it means to

Educating the Whole Person • • Social relationships Vocation Academics Health and physical well-being

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Social Relationships • Complex in nature • Seeing oneself through another’s view yields insights of personal reflection and growth • Scenario – Haley drank too much in a party and called a girl several unflattering names • Younger sister watched a video of Haley’s verbal display and sent her a frantic text THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Social Relationships • Step 1 - Identify the problem and set priorities – Problem can be straightforward – Issue can be part of a constellation of related problems – Ask questions to be sure that the identified problem is accurate THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Vocation • Associated with the kind of work for which one is most suited to do • Selection of major in college forges one’s future identity through vocation • Scenario – Deshan is confused and frustrated over the selection of his major • He felt pressured by his family and did not know where to begin THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Vocation • Step 2 - Determine relevant information and deepen understanding – Systematically gather relevant information – Organize the inquiry – Deepen the understanding of a problem by collecting pertinent information THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Academics • College assignments and exams require the application of critical thinking skills • Success on exams demand a deeper understanding • Scenario – Maria, a good student in high school failed in her first test in college • She realized the demands of college were different from of the high school THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Academics • Step 3 - Enumerate options and anticipate consequences – Generate potential choices – Consider what is likely to happen if particular option is chosen THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Health and Physical Well-being • Happiness is connected with one’s emotional and physical well-being • Attending to physical health and well-being covers many aspects • Scenario – Leah was concerned about her roommate Stephanie’s relationship with Bret as he was gambling with her health THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Health and Physical Well-being • Step 4 - Assess the situation and make a preliminary decision – Evaluate the relevant information – Arrive at a tentative initial decision THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Problems in College and Beyond • Emotional well-being • Spiritual development THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE

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Emotional Well-being • Decision reached in Step 4 is preliminary or tentative – Step 5 challenges one to scrutinize his or her decision-making process • Scenario – Shawna, Bree and Angelica are working on a group project • Angelica was distraught because of her declining grades and many responsibilities THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Emotional Well-being • Step 5 - Scrutinize processes and selfcorrect as needed – Involves ongoing monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating consequences of chosen actions – Directs people to be mindful of their decisions – Monitoring progress toward goals is a part of thoughtful and effective problem solving THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Spiritual Development • Relates to nurturing a positive and enthusiastic outlook on life and the future • Each stage of life holds its share of experiences THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc

Spiritual Development • Scenario – Max, a student majoring in Engineering Management is feeling ambivalent after attending a community service project • Elements of the college environment facilitate student’s social development and identity formation – IDEAS process help counteract the overwhelming feeling of life’s big questions THINK CRITICALLY, FACIONE & GITTENS © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc