13 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the learning objectives of the course?
Improving critical thinking skills
According to the course description, which topic is NOT covered in this course?
Computer programming
What is the 'Four-Quadrant Brain Model of Thinking Preferences' also known as?
Whole Brain Concept
In addition to improving creativity and critical thinking skills, what else is a learning objective of the course?
Detecting barriers to creativity and overcoming them
What is emphasized as the importance of soft skills in the introduction to the course?
The world's competition for human resources
What does the Foundation for Young Australians emphasize in relation to skills for future employment?
"The World is competing for Human Resources and natural resources"
Which skills are considered as 'Enterprise Skills' for future work according to the text?
Problem solving, Communication, Digital, Team Work, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Finance
What did Dr. Sperry win the Noble prize for in 1981 according to the text?
Functions of the brain
What does the left brain approach depend on according to the text?
Solving a problem analytically by looking at facts & numbers and putting everything into a logical formula or sequential procedure
What does the right brain approach depend on according to the text?
Searching patterns and images involving sensory impressions in order to get an intuitive understanding of the whole problem
What is the main concept of developing 'whole brain thinking' according to the text?
To be more critical, creative, sympathetic (emotional intelligence), organized & punctual
What is the main finding about the functions of the human brain according to the text?
Left hemisphere for mathematical and verbal thinking; Right hemisphere for spatial, holistic and imaginative thinking
According to the text, what should be encouraged and balanced for more effectiveness in education?
Both left and right brain abilities
Study Notes
Course Overview
- One of the learning objectives of the course is not specified in the course description.
- The course covers skills for future employment, creativity, and critical thinking.
Four-Quadrant Brain Model of Thinking Preferences
- The Four-Quadrant Brain Model of Thinking Preferences is also known as the Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI).
Learning Objectives
- In addition to improving creativity and critical thinking skills, the course aims to improve problem-solving skills.
Importance of Soft Skills
- Soft skills are emphasized as essential for personal and professional success in the introduction to the course.
Foundation for Young Australians
- The Foundation for Young Australians emphasizes the importance of enterprise skills, including skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, for future employment.
Enterprise Skills
- Enterprise skills for future work include skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Dr. Sperry
- Dr. Sperry won the Nobel Prize in 1981 for his work on the split-brain research.
Brain Approaches
- The left brain approach depends on logic, analysis, and sequential thinking.
- The right brain approach depends on intuition, creativity, and parallel thinking.
Whole Brain Thinking
- The main concept of developing 'whole brain thinking' is to integrate both left and right brain approaches for more effective problem-solving.
Human Brain Functions
- The main finding about the functions of the human brain is that both sides of the brain are responsible for different functions and can be developed.
Education
- For more effectiveness in education, both left and right brain approaches should be encouraged and balanced.
Learn about the brain's structure and functions, creativity process, problem solving, critical thinking, and barriers to creativity and critical thinking in this course by Pr. Moustapha Achoui. The course aims to help students develop critical skills and overcome barriers to creativity and critical thinking.
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