Creative and Critical Thinking for Problem Solving (11201.2)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Creative and Critical Thinking for Problem Solving
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Business School Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit covers a wide range of creative and critical thinking for problem solving. Methods including problem definition techniques, idea generation methods, and the evaluation and implementation of ideas. Topics include creativity and its importance in business; blocks to and theories of, creativity; objective finding, fact finding and problem definition; mind mapping; analogies and morphological analysis; brainstorming; lateral thinking; evaluating and implementing new ideas; and dealing with resistance to change.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Recognise the need for critical and creative problem solving techniques in the contemporary business environment;
2. Develop and apply critical thinking skills for problem identification;
3. Demonstrate an application of knowledge of the major creative problem solving methods in practice;
4. Discriminate between the kinds of situations in which different methods of creative problem solving are most appropriate;
5. Identify important issues in overcoming resistance to change and implementing new ideas in organisations; and
6. Apply critical thinking to improve reflective practice.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives


Skills development

This unit on Creative and Critical Thinking will link with UC's Graduate Attributes. 



Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2023 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 31 July 2023 Online Ms Diane Phillips
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 Online Ms Diane Phillips
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Required book. Proctor, T. (2014). (5th or 6th Edition) Creative problem solving for managers: developing skills for decision making and innovation (4th ed.). London: Routledge.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Please use the coverpage provided for unit 11201 assignments and follow the instruction on the Canvas site. 

Special assessment requirements

You must submit all assessments to pass the unit with an aggregate mark of 50% 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

Being a better critical and creative thinker will only occur if you are action orientated and engage in the subject matter in the workshops.  
Attendance online is essential to your success. 

Inclusion and engagement

If you have any concerns or issues please contact the unit convenor. 

Participation requirements

Attend Workshops 

Required IT skills

The expected IT skills are

1. The use of windows 10/11 

2. Phone filming, video and editing skills 

3. NO REQUIREMENT to be able to play a musical instrument for the experiment assignment.

In-unit costs

Assessment Materials 

Work placement, internships or practicums

No WIL, but a lot of experiential learning. 

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