Course Content
Analyse and synthesise information by identifying key issues, perceiving unseen patterns and trends and deducing connections between issues to develop relevant ideas and solutions
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Critical thinking processes
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Standards for the assessment of thinking
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Stages for critical thinking development
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Logical connections between ideas
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Roles of egocentrism and sociocentrism in thinking
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Strategies to reduce egocentric thoughts
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Research methodologies and techniques
Methodology
Lessons are conducted in a structured yet pragmatic manner as lectures are blended with classroom/group discussions, case studies and presentations. The group discussions give participants the opportunities to share their experience while case studies & presentations help the practice and application of concepts and approaches learned through the course.
Learning Outcome
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Evaluate the differences of conceptual thinking, critical thinking, and analytical thinking.
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Examine the fundamentals of conceptual thinking and apply the fundamentals to goals alignment.
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Identify trends and data points so as to develop ideas and solutions based on higher thinking and questioning.
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Evaluate the different phases of conceptual thinking.LO5: Evaluate of life skills and experiences and visualise concepts to analyse facts and data.
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Use visual tools to develop models and frameworks to enhance understanding of new ideas for implementation.
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Apply conceptual thinking to analyse impact of future developments on current policies and processes.
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Review the relevance and importance of situations from multiple perspectives of the stakeholders
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Examine the roles of egocentrism and sociocentrism in critical thinking and develop strategies to reduce egocentric thoughts.
Suitable for
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Lead Service Designer, Service Designer, Design Researcher, Design Executive, in designing of user experiences for the organisation
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PME who has the relevant work experience from other industries or sectors wanting to enhance one’s knowledge and skills, to expand one’s job portfolio or to seek national certification/qualification in the design industry specialising in innovation.
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PMEs and career switchers with supervisory or managerial experience, or individuals in other related industries or wanting to join the design industry specialising in innovation
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Applicants must be proficient with digital devices and apps to attend the e-learning session and complete all online assessments independently.
Course Fee
Category | Funding Source | Course Fees | SkillsFuture Funding | Total Nett Fee | GST (8%) | Total Fee Payable to SCCIOB |
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SME-sponsored Local Employees (i.e Singapore Citizen & Permanent Residents) | SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $700.00 | $490.00 | $210.00 | $56.00 | $266.00 |
Employer-sponsored and Self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above | SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | $700.00 | $490.00 | $210.00 | $56.00 | $266.00 |
Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents | SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) | $700.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $56.00 | $406.00 |
Details
Details | In-Classroom Training | Synchronous e-learning |
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TGS Code | TGS-2022016975 | - |
Course Support Period | 08 Nov 2022 to 07 Nov 2024 | - |
