You will share two examples from your life that will demonstrate what you have learned about two concepts of thinking and problem-solving based on your last name. Find where your last name corresponds to the concepts you are to analyze and present personal examples in the first discussion board forum.
| Last name begins with: | Provide an example for each of these concepts |
| A – H | Directed and undirected thinking |
| I – P | Well-defined and ill-defined problems |
| R – Z | Productive and reproductive problem solving |
Using Chapter 9 and required weekly readings, answer the following four prompts:
- Present one example from your life demonstrating each type of thinking or problem solving assigned by your last name.
- How might knowing about these types of thinking and problem solving be beneficial or detrimental?
- Discuss whether or not your understanding of these concepts could be beneficial in your future career.
- Finally, explain your conclusions by referencing theory, research, and professional
Be sure to use your own Academic Voice (Links to an external site.) and apply in-text citations appropriately throughout your post. The In-Text Citation Helper: A Guide to Making APA In-Text Citations (Links to an external site.) tutorial can clarify further questions you might have on APA.
Guided Response: Respond to two of your classmates who were assigned different thinking and problem-solving strategies. Describe at least one connection you made with your classmates about the examples of thinking and problem-solving they shared in their post. Propose one other possible solution to the example they shared in their response.
For deeper engagement and learning, you are encouraged to provide responses to any comments or questions others have given to you. Remember, continuing to engage with peers and the instructor will further the conversation and provide you with opportunities to demonstrate your content expertise, critical thinking, and real-world experiences with this topic.
