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Reasoning and Problem Solving

CLC1/CST1

Liberal Arts Department
Western Governors University

Course Structure: 16 Self-Study Topics over 15 weeks

Updated: 3/31/2009

This document outlines the sequence of learning activities students should complete as they prepare to demonstrate competence in this domain of study. The timeline represents the standard number of weeks that should be allowed to prepare for an assessment. These steps may be completed more quickly than shown below as determined in consultation with your mentor.

In general students should take no longer than fifteen (15) weeks to complete the topics associated with these assessments. Students may, of course, accelerate this pace. By following the calendar below students should be able to meet their learning goals.


    Week 1: Topic 1-3
    Week 2: Topic 4
    Week 3: Topic 5
    Week 4: Topic 6
    Week 5: Topic 7
    Week 6: Topic 8
    Week 7: Topic 9
    Week 8: Topic 10
    Week 9: Topic 11
    Week 10: Topic 12
    Week 11: Topic 13
    Week 12: Topic 14
    Week 13 and 14: Topic 15
    Week 15: Topic 16

     

Course Contents

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 1 A - Orientation and Pre-Instructional Activities

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 1 A2 - Orientation

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 1 A - Orientation

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 1 A - Pre-Instructional Activities

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 1 A - Pre-Instructional Activities

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 1 A - Pre-Instructional Activities

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 1 B - What is Critical Thinking

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 1 B2 - What is Critical Thinking

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 1 B - What is Critical Thinking

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 2 - The Elements of Reasoning and Standards of Critical Thinking

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 2 - The Elements of Reasoning and Standards of Critical Thinking

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 2 - The Elements of Reasoning and Standards of Critical Thinking

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 3 - Systematic Problem Solving

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 3 - Systematic Problem Solving

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 3 - Systematic Problem Solving

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 4 - Identifying Assumptions, Biases, and Common Fallacies

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 4 - Identifying Assumptions, Biases, and Common Fallacies

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 4 - Identifying Assumptions, Biases, and Common Fallacies

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 5 - Considering Evidence, Including Statistics

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 5 - Considering Evidence, Including Statistics

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 5 - Considering Evidence, Including Statistics

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 6 - Thinking about Your Thinking and Critical Writing

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 6 - Thinking about Your Thinking and Critical Writing

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 6 - Thinking about Your Thinking and Critical Writing

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 7 - Critical Thinking in the Disciplines and Professions

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 7 - Critical Thinking in the Disciplines and Professions

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 7 - Critical Thinking in the Disciplines and Professions

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 8 - Selecting a Question and Documenting Initial Understanding

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 8 - Selecting a Question

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 8 - Selecting a Question

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 9 - Analysis of Sources

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 9 - Analysis of Sources

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 9 - Analysis of Sources 3

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 1 B - What is Critical Thinking

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 2 - The Elements of Reasoning and Standards of Critical Thinking

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 3 - Systematic Problem Solving

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 4 - Identifying Assumptions, Biases, and Common Fallacies

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 5 - Considering Evidence, Including Statistics

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 6 - Thinking about Your Thinking and Critical Writing

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 7 - Critical Thinking in the Disciplines and Professions

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 10 - Assumptions, Biases, and Possible Solutions

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 10 - Assumptions, Biases, and Possible Solutions

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 13 and 14 - Writing the Analytical Essay

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 11 - Expressing Your Viewpoint

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 11 - Expressing Your Viewpoint

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 10 - Assumptions, Biases, and Possible Solutions

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 12 - Creating a Writing Plan

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 11 - Expressing Your Viewpoint and Biases Related to Your Selected Problem

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 13 and 14 - Writing the Analytical Essay

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 12 - Creating a Writing Plan

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 15 - Writing the Self-Refection Essay

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 15 - Writing the Self-Refection Essay

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 15 - Writing the Self-Refection Essay

CLC1 and CST1 - Week 7 - Critical Thinking in the Disciplines and Professions

CSC1 and CST1 - CLRPS

Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. aoldach. (2008, October 10). Reasoning and Problem Solving (after 11/1/2008). Retrieved November 20, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/clrps-after-11-1-2008. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License