| Responses | Date | Author |
Start by presenting them with the difference between problem solving, decision making, creative thinking and critical thinking. Perhaps then expand on one for example problem solving. Introduce them to the main types of problems that they will often come across simple/deterministic/random/wicked. Talk about what the differences are (generative complexity dynamic complexity etc). Then tell them about the cognitive biases that affect problem solving and decision making.
Then having picked a current topics from national newspapers (Syria, missing airliner, Nigerian hostages, asylum seekers, drug abuse, football violence etc give each group one each). Give each group 10-12 different articles about their subject - from the net, papers, magazines etc. In the light of what you said earlier ask them to analyze their material and be ready to present their analysis to the room as a whole. you bring it together at the end by summing up and give them a reading list for further sessions. |
| 19/05/2014 | Ronnie |