Simulation

2010 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Istvan Molnar
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Real World ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Modelling And Simulation ◽  
Core Knowledge ◽  
The Core ◽  
Simulation Education

This chapter attempts to define the knowledge body of simulation and describes the underlying principles of simulation education. It argues that any programs in Modelling and Simulation should recognize the multi- and interdisciplinary character of the field and realize the program in wide co-operation. The chapter starts with the clarification of the major objectives and principles of the Modelling and Simulation Program and the related degrees, based on a broad business and real world perspective. After reviewing students’ background, especially communication, interpersonal, team, analytical and critical thinking skills, furthermore some of the additional skills facilitating entering a career, the employer’s view and possible career paths are examined. Finally, the core knowledge body, the curriculum design and program related issues are discussed. The author hopes to contribute to the recent discussions about modelling and simulation education and the profession.

The Six-Sentence Argument: Training Critical Thinking Skills Using Peer Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-128
Author(s):  
Julian Kölbel ◽  
Erik Jentges
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Real World ◽  
Logical Structure ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Decision Situation ◽  
Course Of Action

The six-sentence argument (6SA) is an exercise to train critical thinking skills. Faced with a decision situation, students argue for their preferred course of action using a logical structure of exactly six sentences. Through a guided peer review, students engage critically with other students’ arguments and receive detailed feedback on their own arguments. This exercise helps students craft convincing arguments and reflect on their reasoning in a format that can be applied in real-world situations. A key strength of the six-sentence argument exercise is that it can be administered online and is scalable for large courses with little additional workload for the instructor.

scholarly journals Re-thinking Curriculum Design and Development for Optimizing Change in Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1331-1339
Author(s):  
Haruna Audu Tukurah
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
The Enlightenment ◽  
Curriculum Design And Development ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Learning Principles ◽  
Developed World

Abstract: A developing world like Africa inherited an educational system that laid high emphasis on what is known as the 3Rs (reading, writing, and arithmetic). This teaching/learning method was perhaps relevant then, due to the enlightenment gap that existed between learners and their instructors (Missionaries/Colonial masters). The 3Rs known as rote learning regurgitation of facts is teacher-centered that subjects learners to memorization of information for the expansion of knowledge. This learning principle mostly evaluate learners through the use of tests and examinations to ascertain their learning levels. However, as good as the 3Rs learning method is, it only prepares learners for job acquisition, not problem-solving. This paper will argue for a paradigm shift, to key in with the developed world like America and start wrestling with an educational curriculum that is learners focused; a curriculum that is concerned with the ‘how’ to think in learning than the ‘what to think.’ Urbanization, globalization, complex factories/technologies in this dispensation are calling for learning principles that can guide learners on how to move from learning assumptions to the application of daily realities of life using both the cognitive, affective and the psychomotor domains. The paper attempt to define the ‘how’ approach using. the perspective of applying critical thinking skills before drawing a conclusion. Keywords: Curriculum design, the 3Rs and the 4Cs, critical thinking, instructors and learners, reflective teaching.

Using Consulting Projects to Teach Critical- Thinking Skills in Business Communication

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clive Muir
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Real World ◽  
Technical Communication ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Political Environment ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Teaching Business ◽  
Successful Communication

There is more to successful communication than learning the styles and proce dures often found in the traditional business communication syllabus. In this article, I discuss the benefits of using a critical-thinking approach to helping students to understand the complex social and political environment in which business communication is practiced. I explain how communication consult ing projects can be used to examine the context of organizational communica tion. Finally, I discuss the implications for teaching business and technical communication using a real-world, critical approach.

scholarly journals Critical thinking for the federal auditor

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (91) ◽  
pp. 2-26
Author(s):  
Gabrielle G. McClure-Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Recent Survey ◽  
Certified Public Accountants ◽  
American Institute ◽  
The Core

In the overly constrained space of the federal audit environment, to what extent can critical thinking skills be applied in a profession characterized by arduous public trust expectations, controlling auditing standards, prescriptive federal acquisition policies, frequently changing guidance, continual peer oversight, and the slow implementation of audit findings? Promoting the increased use of private sector auditors may suggest that federal auditors perceive competencies differently. However, a recent survey administered to 645 auditors of a federal audit agency region indicated that the majority of the core competencies identified by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants are perceived as relevant in auditing government contractors. However, of concern, the data were mixed in support of critical thinking as an important competency. Given employer preference for skills in this area, the author attempts to identify applications to increase auditor critical thinking skills and to offer suggestions for increasing the relevance of the federal audit.

scholarly journals Interaction between Students' Learning and Early Mathematical Skills to Increase Mathematical Critical Thinking Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Yumiati Yumiati ◽  
Yaya Kusumah
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Mathematical Skills ◽  
Learning Groups ◽  
Learning Group ◽  
The Core ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Learning Factors

The aim of this study is to determine the interaction between learning factors (CORE and conventional) and the initial mathematical skills factor (KAM) to increase mathematical critical thinking skills (KBKM) of students. The method used in this study was quasi-experimental with the non-equivalent group pretest-post design. The data analysis used was two-way ANAVA test. The results of the study are (1) There is no interaction between learning factors with KAM factors (2) the improvement students’ mathematical critical thinking skills in the CORE (connecting, organizing, reflecting, extending). learning group is higher than the conventional learning group for each KAM group (3) In both learning groups, the improvement of the students’ mathematical critical thinking skills in the upper KAM level is higher than the middle and lower KAM level and the improvement in the middle KAM level is higher than the lower KAM level.

scholarly journals KAJIAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PADA METODE INKUIRI

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Dwi Nugraheni Rositawati
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Accurate Data ◽  
The Core ◽  
Inquiry Method ◽  
Motivation And Learning ◽  
Scientific Arguments

<p class="AbstractEnglish"><strong>Abstract: </strong>This study examines the fundamental things of the Inquiry Method that can be used to improve critical thinking skills. The purpose of this study are: a) Knowing the mechanism of the Inquiry Method can be used to improve critical thinking skills, b) Knowing the steps of critical thinking, c) Knowing the characteristics of critical thinking, d) Knowing the supporting components of the increasing critical thinking skills by applying inquiry method, and e) Knowing the role of supporting components and their influence in improving critical thinking skills by applying inquiry methods. The results of the study revealed that critical thinking consisted of six sub-abilities which became the core of critical thinking skills, namely interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation, and self-regulation. The steps of the Inquiry method are the foundation for critical thinking and can be used as a "thinking map". The process of reasoning in a systematic, logical and deep manner accompanied by scientific arguments along with evidence in the form of accurate data/information so that conclusions can be used to train critical thinking. The dominant supporting component that can influence the increase in critical thinking skills using inquiry methods is motivation and learning environment.</p><p class="KeywordsEngish"><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Penelitian ini mengkaji hal-hal mendasar pada Metode Inkuiri yang dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: a) Mengetahui mekanisme Metode Inkuiri dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis, b) Mengetahui langkah-langkah berpikir kritis, c) Mengetahui karakteristik berpikir kritis, d) Mengetahui komponen-komponen pendukung terjadinya peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis dengan penerapan metode inkuiri, dan e) Mengetahui peranan komponen pendukung  dan pengaruhnya dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dengan penerapan metode inkuiri. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa berpikir kritis terdiri dari enam sub-kemampuan yang menjadi inti kemampuan berpikir kritis yaitu interpretasi, analisis, evaluasi, inferensi, eksplanasi dan regulasi diri. Langkah-langkah metode Inkuiri merupakan landasan untuk berpikir kritis dan dapat digunakan sebagai “peta berpikir”. Proses penalaran secara sistematis, logis dan mendalam yang disertai argumentasi ilmiah beserta bukti berupa data/informasi yang akurat sehingga diperoleh kesimpulan yang dapat dipertanggungjawabkan dapat digunakan untuk melatih berpikir kritis. Komponen pendukung yang dominan dapat mempengaruhi terjadinya peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis dengan menggunakan metode inkuiri adalah motivasi dan lingkungan belajar.</p>

scholarly journals Genealogy as a Solution in Education

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm Noble
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
General Education ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Skills

Genealogy contributes to learning by developing critical thinking skills. A review of three classics of genealogical literature, matched against modern tutors, confirmed that the validation and evaluation of information and the management of hypotheses have long been the core skills for family historians. A consultation with 100 genealogists revealed a preference for task orientated learning, often alone, in a self-contained environment. Reference to learning theory suggested that Genealogical Studies could be usefully offered to under achieving students in general education who respond to these conditions.

scholarly journals The Use Of Debates Of Current Economic Issues As An Aid For Developing Critical Thinking Skills

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia T. Papachristou
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Real World ◽  
Student Involvement ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
The Real ◽  
Economic Issues

Economics is exciting because it can deal effectively with critical public policy issues. Unfortunately, this aspect of economics is usually left for more advanced courses. Consequently many students find principles of economics boring and not relevant to the real world. The use of public policy issues can foster greater student involvement in the learning process with a higher level of critical thinking skills.

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