In this course, students will learn ways to think critically in order to identify and create solutions to difficult problems. This course also provides opportunities to examine the stages and processes of critical thinking as well as multiple problem solving models. Practical activities will enhance students' critical thinking skills for working and living in today's complex world.
No Scheduled Class Meetings, May 6 - August 4 (Online)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Kelli Orr
Notes:
Courses are activated in Avenue to Learn 1-3 days prior to the course start date. Please note registering after the course start date may delay course access and does not permit exceptions to coursework due dates, late textbook purchases, or the refund policy.
Instructors
Kelli Orr
Kelli Orr has over 20 years of experience in education at the secondary and post-secondary levels. She has been a Continuing Education Instructor at Queen’s University for 15 years and has taught Human Rights, History and Social Justice at the secondary level for 20 years. During the past five years, Kelli completed her M.Ed with a focus on Equity and Social Justice, and taught at five colleges in varied disciplines. Kelli has had the opportunity to write courses in Anti-Discrimination, Equity and Interpersonal Communications. She taught primarily Critical Thinking and Ethics, Global Studies and Human Sexuality at St. Lawrence College, Conestoga College and Ontario Learn. She has also recently had the opportunity to teach other instructors/professors in the Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Program at Centennial College, Assessment and Evaluation. Kelli has also started teaching a Multicultural Course at Conestoga College.
Kelli holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University and completed her M.Ed at Western University.
