| CODE | AET4902 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Critical Thinking for Leadership | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Emphasizes several models and strategies for critical thinking within a leadership context. Additional topics include: digital literacy tools; library research; and written communication. Study-unit Aims: • Students will learn critical thinking models and strategies; • Students will apply critical thinking tools and techniques to address complicated issues; • Students will focus on using research and resources to develop, analyze, evaluate, and communicate their complex ideas. Learning Outcomes: Upon course completion, students will be able to: 1. Apply critical thinking concepts within a leadership context; 2. Recall different techniques and models for critical thinking; 3. Develop, analyze, evaluate, and communicate to a reasonable outcome given a case study or current event using appropriate tools. Further information is available to students on the ERAU platform. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Paul, R. & Elder, L. (2014). Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts and Tools (7th Ed.). Tomales, CA: Foundation for Critical Thinking. ISBN: 9780985754402. Nosich, G. (2012). Learning to Think Things Through (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. ISBN: 9780137085149 (printed copy) ISBN: 9780321941527 (eBook). American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5. For further information, see the APA website. Note: Retain these textbooks to use during the remainder of your program. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Online Learning | ||||||||||||
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