This course is part of the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

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Academic Skills for University Success SpecializationThe University of Sydney

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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:
Recognise the importance and function of problem solving and creative thought within academic study and the role of critical thought in creative ideation.

Develop a toolkit to be able to identify real problems and goals within ill-defined problems

Recognize and apply analytical problem solving techniques

Recognise and apply creative problem solving techniques

Identify the use of creativity within and types of problems most common to your field 

Apply learnt problem solving and creative ideation skills to a real-life context and reflect on personal learning processes

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Course 2 of 5 in the

Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 23 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

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Course 2 of 5 in the

Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 23 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

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Katherine Olston

Deputy Director (Digital Learning)

University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching

119,372 Learners

9 Courses

Lydia Dutcher

Education Manager, Graduate Programs

Centre for English Teaching

77,702 Learners

5 Courses

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The University of Sydney

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Introduction to Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 43 min), 8 readings, 6 quizzes

6 videos

Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!1m1.1a Introduction to the Course4m1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture10m1.2b Introduction to Problem Solving8m1.3a Survival Skills for University8m1.4 Academic Integrity9m

8 readings

Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes10mProblem-Solving Skills Assessment Overview10mGlossary of Terms10mAcknowledgements10mLearning Outcomes3mLearning Outcomes3mLearning Outcomes3mLearning Outcomes3m

6 practice exercises

1.1. Review30m1.2 Review30m1.3 Review30m1.4 Review30mSummative Quiz - Module 120mDiscussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 110m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Categorise Problems & The Problem-Solving Process

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 54 min), 4 readings, 6 quizzes

9 videos

2.1a Defining Problems3m2.1b Categorizing Problems 17m2.1c Categorizing Problems 25m2.1d Problems in Different Fields7m2.2a Descriptive Tasks and Problems7m2.3a Analytical Tasks4m2.3b Analytical Problems7m2.4a The Problem Solving Process7m2.4b The Problem Solving Process4m

4 readings

Learning Outcomes3mLearning Outcomes3mLearning Outcomes3mLearning Outcomes3m

6 practice exercises

2.1 Review30m2.2 Review30m2.3 Review30m2.4 Review30mSummative Quiz - Module 220mDiscussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 210m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Understanding Problems, Generating Solutions & Solution Paths

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 44 min), 6 readings, 6 quizzes

8 videos

3.1a Understanding the Problem6m3.1b Strategies for Understanding and Beginning the Problem5m3.1c Check your Marking Criteria!5m3.2a Starting with What you Know5m3.3a Using Specialized Knowledge6m3.4a Problem-Solving with Special Cases4m3.4b Strategies for Problem-Solving with Specialized Knowledge & Special Cases5m3.4c Using Special Cases to Solve Problems4m

6 readings

Learning Outcomes3m3.1d Strategies for Understanding the Problem10mLearning Outcomes3m3.2b Brainstorms & Mind-Maps explained10mLearning Outcomes3mLearning Outcomes3m

6 practice exercises

3.1 Review30m3.2 Review30m3.3 Review30m3.4 Review30mSummative Quiz - Module 320mDiscussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 310m

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Taking Creative & Critical Approaches to Solving Problems, & Evaluating Solutions

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 47 min), 5 readings, 6 quizzes

9 videos

4.1a Seeking Different Perspectives5m4.1b Learning from Other People4m4.2a Applying Forms of Reasoning and Thinking6m4.2b Questioning Assumptions & Considering Alternatives4mQuestioning Assumptions: The 9 Dot Problem3m4.3a Using Creative Strategies5m4.3b The Importance of Creativity4m4.4a Evaluating Solutions6m4.4b Strategies for Evaluating Solutions6m

5 readings

Learning Outcomes3mLearning Outcomes3mLearning Outcomes3m4.3c Creative Ideation Strategies10mLearning Outcomes3m

6 practice exercises

4.1 Review30m4.2 Review30m4.3 Review30m4.4 Review30mSummative Quiz - Module 420mDiscussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 410m

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About the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

Develop skills in information & digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication.

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