Solve Problems and Succeed in College Chapter 3 Solve Problems and Succeed in College

IDEAS: A 5-Step Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Process IDEAS is a general problem solving process Can apply to a wide array of daily problems and life situations Step 1, represented by the “I” is Identify Problems and Set Priorities © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

IDEAS: A 5-Step Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Process Step 2, “D” is Deepen Understanding and Gather Relevant Information Step 3, “E” is Enumerate Options & Anticipate Consequences Step 4, represented by the “A” is Assess Situation and Make a Preliminary Decision © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

IDEAS: A 5-Step Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Process Step 5, “S” is Scrutinize the Process and Self-Correct as Needed A person can improve his/her problem solving at any point in the IDEAS process Using the IDEAS process well takes practice © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Educating the Whole Person Armed with IDEAS, let’s attack a few problems (that college students may face) Social Relationships Social relationships are complex The meanings that we attach to what others say or do can differ vastly © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Educating the Whole Person Step 1: Identify the Problem and Set Priorities Vocation Step 1: Identify the problem and set priorities Step 2: Deepen Understanding and Gather Relevant Information Academics © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Educating the Whole Person Health and Physical Well-being Step 1: Identify the problem and set priorities Step 2: Deepen Understanding and Gather Relevant Information Step 3: Identifying Options and Anticipating Consequences © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Educating the Whole Person Step 4: Assess the Situation and Make a Preliminary Decision Emotional Well-Being Step 5: Scrutinize Processes and Self-Correct As Needed Spiritual Development © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

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