Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

  Systems Thinking   A system is a combination of interconnected components which works to accomplish a task.in system thinking, we consider all things that combine with the problem. Mostly This method is used to solve complex problems. As an example, we did an in-class group activity like below. •         Why is the Sri Lankan cricket team keep on losing? In this case, we didn’t focus only on the reasons that we can see commonly, we talked and shared our ideas and knowledge. Also, all the combined facts were considered and found evidence through the Internet. there were, ü   *  Lack of fitness in some players ü   *  Too much pressure on the captain from social media and mass media ü   *  Corrupted cricket board ü   *  Political influence ü   *  Selection is not evenly distributed all over Sri Lanka   Types of problem...

  Smart Thinking Do not think that you are smarter than others, and although others believe that they are smarter than you- this is your advantage over them . - William Blake -       No one is born smart. That is affected by how people deal with issues, their knowledge, how much rational or logical, thinking patterns, and their surroundings.   There are basics right in smart thinking. First, we have to identify the issue properly and analyze it. Statements and claims are met in this scenario. They are called beliefs. Facts and evidence are needed to prove that belief.   Reasoning is the method of making final decisions or conclusions. Evidence and rational thinking are used to make the conclusion. That evidence is called an argument. An argument is a claim or statement. Claims can be divided into two parts. 1. premises        -support to conclusion/statement or pr...

  Know you and the others. First of all, we should understand “who am I”, thereby our strengths, weaknesses, and skills can be identified by us. That should help us to make the right decision in our lives and make them successful. When we live in a society, identifying others is also important to deal with them. Do people understand you always? Everyone couldn’t understand us. A few people are in our comfort zone. Most of people listen and give feedback with their views. Because all of us are different from each other and have unique characteristics. Then we should identify the people who have the correct view of the relevant situation and who can control that moment. ·         Why are we the way we are? Our behaviors can be affected by the things which occurred before we were born. Also, the behaviors come up with the behaviors of our parents, siblings, and whom we met and deal with always. Because those activities were imitated. Then Par...

  Characteristics of Critical Thinking    Critical thinking is getting the best decision at the right time, there should be logic, unbiased, and rationale. Our current mindset can be affected by our decision, therefore relevant skills should be practiced for critical thinking. Active listening, having high awareness, being curious, being disciplined, being humble, being decisive, having the willingness, and being creative are some of them. .   Active Listening        We should have correct information about the scenario. For that, listening and understanding are so important, also we can listen with facial expressions and ask questions from another party. Because of those things, the other party is encouraged. As well as all the parties should be heard. After that, we can identify what is more useful and what is less useful for our decision. From the in-class activity, we identify that all th...