EDUC 523 - Critical and Creative Problem Solving 3 hours

The study of critical and creative problem solving as it applies to teaching and learning. Cognitive understanding of the major models of critical thinking and creativity will be reinforced with experiences that require higher levels of thinking, including analysis, evaluation, and creative problem solving. Methods for teaching critical thinking to students will also be addressed. Pre-requisite: graduate standing; full MAT or M.Ed. status.