Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEES-0024
Organization's ID:
TEES - 0024
Organization:
U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Problem Solving or Critical Thinking and Analysis
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to allow students to utilize analysis tools and critical thinking to examine special problems in safety and occupational health. Problem solving strategies will be explored and students will be provided an opportunity to apply such strategies during the course.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Separate bad information from good information
  • Anticipate and solve problems in complex systems
  • Discuss various tools which can be utilized to guide critical thinking and analyze a problem
  • Critically think, read, listen, and write
  • Determine when a problem exists in the organization
  • Apply strategies for effective problem solving for Occupational Health and Safety issues
  • Help to prepare an original staff study paper that addresses current issues within the scope of their area of work

General Topics:

  • Critical thinking
  • Analysis tools
  • Problem solving process
  • An application of critical thinking, analysis tools, and problem solving process
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials