Introduction
This WebQuest was prepared for you by Khonzoda Nematova.
This is for 8-9th students. From this WebQuest is about the Critical thinking and Problem solving.
In order to complete you have to have computer literacy, critical thinking, creative thinking, generating the ideas.
After completing this WebQuest you can know about the ways of improving the critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Task
Question 1
1 Complete the following statement by using the word(s) in the list below. Write only the word(s) next to the question number.
2.The .... process requires creative thinking skills to generate and evaluate alternative solutions. (2)
3 .... refers to the process in which various alternatives are considered before deciding on the (2)
best one.
creativity, decision making; problem-solving; innovation; routine thinking
Section B- Essay Type- Consolidation questions:
Question 2
2.1 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follows:
American search engine company, Google, founded in 1998 by Sergey Brin and Larry Page. Google believes in hiring people who are naturally curious who like to learn. They allow employees to define their own work as much as possible. They create an environment which enable employees to feel psychologically safe to take risks and try new ideas. Allowing for employees to find partners and work together to solve problems, innovate and create.
Source adapted from: www.britanica.com
2.1.1 Define creative thinking. (2)
2.1.2 Explain the advantages/benefits of creative thinking in the workplace for businesses like Google. (10)
2.1.3 Discuss ANY FOUR steps in the problem-solving-cycle that Google can follow to solve their problems. (12)
2.1.4 Explain how Google can use creative thinking to generate entrepreneurial opportunities. (6)
Process
• Thinking about something new or original. • Creative thinking can help entrepreneurs to come up with better ideas than their competitors. • Existing products can be improved through creative thinking. • Helps to develop innovative marketing strategies. • Problems can be solved through creative thinking. |
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1.2 Creative thinking can be developed by the following: - Consider constantly what is happening around you and question people’s decisions. - Listen to what other people say and you can develop it into useful product or business idea with a bit of planning. - Write down ideas you have. - Continuously ask questions about something that you have taken for granted. - People tend to do things the same way. Break away from this “habit” and try something else. - Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. - Surround yourself with creative people. - Assume there is more than one method to tackle issues. - Creativity is not just required from the owner - Employees should be encouraged to come up with new ideas - Encourage creativity as an approach to all situations - Stimulate and develop employees to be more creative. - Welcome flexibility and innovative ideas from employees.
1.3 Benefits of creative thinking in the workplace • Problems canbemetthoroughlybeforefinaldecisionismade.(Avarietyofideascanbediscussed before making a final decision.) • Advantagesanddisadvantagesofeachproposedstrategycanbehighlighted. • Theproblemislookedatbydifferentpeoplewithdifferentperspectivesandsothebestsolutionscan be obtained. • Better/unique/unusualideas/solutioncanbeobtained. • Givebusinessesacompetitiveadvantagebecauseuniquestrategiesareapplied. • Complexbusinesschallengescanbesolvedeffectively. • Productivityandprofitabilitycanincrease. • Managersandemployeesaremoreconfidentascreativethinkinggivesthemtheopportunitytoreach their full potential. • Managersbecomebetterleadersascreativethinkingenablesthemtohandlechallengespositivelyand quickly. • new approaches can be develop through creative thinking that can be applied to their respective tasks. • Leadtopositiveattitudeinthebusinessbecausemanagersandemployeesfeeltheyhavemadea contribution to problem solving.
1.4 Ways to create an environment that creates creative thinking. • Businesses should emphasize the importance of creative thinking by ensuring all staff members ae aware that their ides will be heard. • Encourage staff to come up with new ideas. • Make time for creative thinking technique sessions. • Propose containers at different places in the workplace where employees can submit ideas/suggestions. • Keep communication channels open for new ideas. • Training sessions for staff to develop innovative techniques/ creative skills. • Encourage employees to find alternative ways to do tasks. • Respond positively and enthusiastically to all ideas so that no one who comes up with an idea feels inferior. • Rewardcreativitybyusingincentiveschemes. • Create a work environment that can promote creativity.
1.5 Creative thinking to identify business opportunities and solve business problems. • 1.5.1 Problem solving - When does a problem arise? When things go differently than planned. - To solve a problem, you need to know exactly what the problem is. - someproblemscanbepredicted,suchasannualindustrialactionby trade unions for salary increases. - Natural disasters cannot be predicted. - Regular evaluation of the business’s performance will indicate if there
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Evaluation
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Conclusion
In conclusion,
Constant changes in the market impact on business operations and so they need to adapt to it quickly and make
quick/creative decisions.
Risk-taking: Enable employees to feel psychologically safe to take risks and try new ideas.
Intrinsic motivation: Hire naturally curious people who like to learn.
Creative thinking can help to solve business problems successfully.
In part two of Creative thinking and Problem-solving the emphasis will be on the Problem-solving techniques businesses can use to solve many problems as they confront the challenges of dynamic and complex business
environments.
Credits
Teacher Page
This WebQuest is designed for the students who are 7-8th grade at secondary schools so as to acquire knowledge about critical thinking and problem solving. these classes last 35 minutes in the internet. In the next steps, our lesson is continued by students with their presentations about the topic given according to their acquasition of knowladge from this WebQuest.