21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (PHI-105)

21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (PHI-105) Course Description This course gives students an introduction to skills of critical thinking and decision making. It provides students opportunities to evaluate the influence and value of these skills in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Emphasis is placed on perception, emotion, fallacious reasoning, and communication. Pre-Requisites None Co-Requisites None PHI-105 C Course Materials 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Description: Joyce, D. (Ed.). (2013). 21st century skills: Critical thinking and problem solving. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University. PHI-105 Persuasive Essay Guidelines Description: Throughout this course, you will work on writing a persuasive essay (750–1,000 words/roughly 3–5 pages). Review the “PHI-105 Persuasive Essay Guidelines” to assist you. The Writing Process Downloaded by Study Clock () lOMoARcPSD| page of 2 26 1. 2. 3. Description: Review “The Writing Process” media piece throughout the course to assist you with completing your persuasive essay. What is a Rubric? Description: Review the “What is a Rubric?” media piece to learn about how rubrics will be used throughout the course and your academic career in general. Microsoft Word Resources Description: Microsoft Word is a word-processing program designed by Microsoft and released originally in 1983. Word is a component of Microsoft Office, which also includes other software programs such as PowerPoint and Excel. Microsoft Word is a valuable tool for students at GCU. If you need assistance with learning to use Word, visit the Microsoft website and complete any of the Word tutorials. LopesWrite Description: Refer to the LopesWrite webpage for guidance regarding assignments requiring submission to LopesWrite. T Topic 1: What Is the Value of Critical Thinking? Description Objectives: Define critical thinking. Explain the value of critical thinking in work, academic, and personal life. Identify a premise for a persuasive essay. S Study Materials 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Description: Read Chapter 1 in the textbook. Persuasive Essay Guidelines Description: Downloaded by Study Clock () lOMoARcPSD| page of 3 26 Persuasive Essay Final Draft Rubric Description: Review the Persuasive Essay Final Draft Rubric to familiarize yourself with the grading criteria. Your final essay will be due in Topic 7. Persuasive Essay Media Piece Description: Read “What Is a Persuasive Essay?” and “Identifying Topic and Audience” in the Persuasive Essay media piece. Hint: Click on the indicated title and then on in the overview box to access the content for each section. Start Learning PHI-105 Resource 1 Description: Read Resource 1. Optional - Brain-based Learning Description: For additional information, the following is recommended: "Brain-based Learning," by Thompson, located on the (2019). Salem Press Encyclopedia Optional - NewScientist Description: For additional information, the following is recommended: Explore articles on the human brain located on the NewScientist website. Optional - Defining Critical Thinking Description: For additional information, the following is recommended: "Defining Critical Thinking," by Glaser, located on The Critical Thinking Community website. Optional - 3 Simple Habits to Improve Critical Thinking Description: Read "3 Simple Habits to Improve Critical Thinking," by Bouygues, from Harvard Business ReviewDigital Articles (2019). Optional - Critical Factors for Success