Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FNDC-0005
Organization:
Foundry College
Location:
Online
Length:
15 weeks (45 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 decision-making and problem solving
Description

Objective:

The course is designed to learn a set of simple techniques that can be used in real-world situations to find and feel confident in your solutions.

Learning Outcomes:

  • observe situations to characterize a problem
  • frame a problem in different ways to identify the most efficient technique, model or approach to solve it
  • develop and test hypotheses about how to solve a problem, iterating as needed
  • use creative thinking skills to generate new approaches to solving problems
  • work with others to solve complex problems
  • recognize when they have found the most appropriate solution

General Topics:

  • Exploring problems
  • Observing
  • Framing the problem
  • Understanding the situation
  • Trying
  • Approaching problems creatively
  • Diverging
  • Converging
  • Solving problems
  • Reframing
  • Six thinking hats
  • Implementation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Examinations (multiple attempts allowed)

Minimum Passing Score:

100%
Supplemental Materials

Other offerings from Foundry College

Clear Communication
(FNDC-0001)
Critical Analyses
(FNDC-0002)
Learning at Work
(FNDC-0003)
Managing Yourself at Work
(FNDC-0004)
Working with Others
(FNDC-0006)
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