Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Competencies covered

Competency: BSBCRT101 Apply critical thinking techniques

Element: 1 Examine the value of curiosity and questioning

1.1 Investigate the value of curiosity and questioning in both work and life situations
1.2 Discuss how different types of questions and styles of questioning apply in diverse situations

Element: 2 Develop the habit of asking questions and wondering why

2.1 Reflect on and wonder about issues and situations
2.2 Ask questions of self to challenge and expand individual thinking
2.3 Ask questions of others in a constructive way to seek broader knowledge and understanding
2.4 Identify situations when too much wondering and questioning may be inappropriate or ineffective
2.5 Assess the best ways to structure questions for different situations

Element: 3 Contribute to answers as well as questions

3.1 Take responsibility for answering questions as well as for asking them
3.2 From many possible questions, determine the key question to be answered
3.3 Identify and access information needed to answer the question
3.4 Sort the facts from other information in developing a response
3.5 Check own preconceptions and assumptions and determine their validity
3.6 Reach a considered conclusion or answer, without ruling out more questions or further exploration
3.7 Use conclusions and answers in positive, practical and timely ways

Unit Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use fundamental critical thinking skills in work and life situations.

It applies to individuals who need the capacity to think critically, ask essential questions and consider answers to those questions.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Topics

Understanding the value of curiosity and questioning.
Reflecting on issues and situations.
Asking questions of self and others to broaden own knowledge and understanding.
Structuring questions to suit different situations.
Understanding situations where questioning may not be appropriate.
Developing a considered response or conclusion to a particular question.


Unit offerings

Face to face: (Demand based)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.