(SIL-C0924) Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (2023/2024)
Nov 12, 2024 - Nov 14, 2024
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Fall 2024 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Build your critical thinking and problem solving skills with the Critical Thinking and Problem Solving course. Improve your critical thinking and problem solving skills in the digital age and learn new tools and mindsets to help you navigate Industry 4.0. This course will help you develop an innovation and creative problem solving mindset and toolkit to aid you during this unpredictable, evolving era.
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Writing support is available to undergraduate and graduate students at any stage of the writing process through same-day consultations, one-on-one appointments and workshops.
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Individual 45-minute appointments with Writing Specialists and Peer Writing Tutors may be booked up to two weeks in advance.
Individual academic writing support is available both in-person and virtually via Google Meet by appointment .
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Individual 30-minute same-day appointments with Writing Specialists or Peer Tutors are booked starting at 6 a.m. on the same day.
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Writing Specialists offer a broad range of academic writing workshops throughout the year. Writing workshops are designed to provide guidance about academic writing expectations in university.
Writing workshops are interactive, focus on specific topics and can be booked online .
The Student Learning Centre offers both in-person and online workshops focusing on specific aspects of writing.
Cover letter and email writing workshop
Learn to write professional emails and cover letters with authority, and craft expert workplace communication in your writing. By attending, we'll provide essentials skills for professional communication in the workplace and tips on what employers looks for in cover letters. Check back soon for additional workshop dates!
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- Format : Hybrid
- Length: 60 minutes
This workshop will explore the use of generative Artifical Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT in academic writing. You will learn about practical applications of using AI to help your writing process (without plagiarism), some limitations of generative AI and discuss some key university guidelines and information on usage.
Check back soon for additional workshop dates!
Cite with might: APA references and beyond
- Format: Hybrid
- Length: 50 minutes
This workshop will go over the basics of in-text citations, reference lists and formatting. It will also discuss strategies for responsible digital-tool usage, such as Zotero/Mendeley citation management software. It will primarily focus on APA 7 as a reference point, but will also provide an overview of some other reference and citation systems.
Revise and be wise: Self-editing and proofing strategies
- Length: 50 minutes
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This workshop will focus on tips, strategies and suggestions for you to become better at revising and reviewing your own work, and utilizing current technological tools. The primary focus is to encourage you to proactively revise and edit your work as part of the overall writing process .
You’ll practice with a small section of writing to revise, utilizing the strategies and tips outlined in the session.
Synthesize and summarize: Writing for undergraduare research assingments
This workshop will focus on the basics of writing undergraduate literature reviews, annotated bibliographies and similar research-based assignments. We'll discuss undergraduate synthesis techniques in writing, as well as summarizing skills/tips and writing annotations for an annotated bibliography. The workshop will additionally discuss the Ontario Tech library resources that can assist you further in research.
Professors may arrange in-class writing workshops or class visits upon request by emailing [email protected] . Check back soon for additional workshop dates!
The aim of writing support sessions is to help students develop writing skills, as opposed to only proofreading completed papers. Writing and ESL Specialists can help student writers in the following areas:
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Graduate students are seen by writing specialists not tutors.
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For more information on writing a research paper using the imrad format, take time to watch this video from lund university:.
A research paper is the result of a period of research using critical thinking, evaluation and organization of ideas and evidence. A research paper is not a summary of information about a topic; instead, it is the result of investigative and evaluative techniques. There are several sections in a research paper, which include an abstract, an introduction, a literature review, a methods section, results and discussion section(s), and a conclusion.
An abstract may or may not be required for your research paper. The abstract serves as a short summary of a study. It should contain a description of the problem you investigated, the methods you used to conduct your research, the results of your research, and the implications of your findings. An abstract is different than an introduction because it contains the conclusions of your research, rather than encouraging the reader to read through the complete paper for answers.
The writing in the abstract should be concise and straightforward.
Introduction
The introduction tells the reader what you are going to discuss in your paper: purpose, thesis, and an overview of supporting evidence. You can think of your introduction as an inverted triangle, with the most general information at the beginning. Your introduction should gradually become more focused until you state your thesis, which identifies the specific problem or argument you researched.
The introduction serves as an overview and provides the reader with the theoretical framework of your writing, which provides the context for your arguments. Sometimes, it helps to write a draft of your introduction after you have written the draft of your body. Your introduction may change a few times as you rewrite your drafts and change the organizational patterns in your essay.
Literature review
The literature review is an overview of the existing research published about your topic. Its purpose is to summarize, analyze and synthesize the arguments of others on your topic. A literature review allows you to discuss any controversies, weaknesses, strengths, and gaps in the research that currently exist. It also allows you the chance to explain the significance of your research. You should establish your research as either personally, socially, or theoretically significant.
Personal significance can be established by explaining why the project is important to you.
Social significance can be established by explaining why the research is important on a wider scale; perhaps your research will address a common problem in society or propose a solution.
Theoretical significance can be established by explaining how your research will contribute to the existing body of research by testing an existing theory or developing a new theory.
The literature review section also includes your hypothesis (prediction about your findings) or research question (the question your study intends to answer).
When planning the layout of your literature review, try to avoid simply organizing your sources chronologically or by author. Look for themes or patterns in research, and use these to organize your literature in interesting ways.
The method section should contain a description of the exact way you conducted your research. It is important to fully describe your research methods so that the research could potentially be duplicated by someone else. You should describe your data collection method and your rationale for choosing that particular method. You should also describe the method you used to analyze the data you collected. Your method section must be very specific; for example, if your study involved participants, you should include the number of people and the rationale behind choosing this particular sample. If you performed a content analysis, you should fully describe the codes you used to categorize the content. Finally, you must include any problems or limitations you anticipated and the methods you employed to avoid them.
Results and discussion
In quantitative research, these sections may be separate. The results section summarizes the numerical data obtained through the research and presents it using tables and statistical symbols so that others may analyze your data.
The discussion section contains your key findings and discusses how they relate back to your hypothesis or answer your research questions. You should include the implications and limitations of the study, and a recommendation for how the topic could be researched or expanded upon in future studies.
The conclusion of your essay brings together all your ideas in a concise manner. It is a synthesis of your ideas, not a summary of what you just said. Do not add new information in the conclusion. If it is important, go back and revise to ensure all new information is included in the body of the essay.
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Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
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The four-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies is a truly innovative hybrid program (online and in-person option for all courses) designed to provide maximum flexibility and choice. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the field of educational studies leading to potential careers as teachers, instructional designers, trainers, learning specialists, and education consultants. We offer a wide range of online courses focusing on foundations of learning and teaching, digital technologies, early childhood education, instructional design, special education and equity, diversity, and inclusion .
As a graduate of our program, you will:
🚀 Master the Fundamentals: Develop a rock-solid foundation in education, teaching, and learning.
💡 Craft Immersive Learning: Design exciting learning experiences focused on real-world activities.
🧠 Decode Education Dynamics: Analyze the social, psychological, and educational factors shaping teaching and learning.
🌐 Lead Education Innovation: Pioneer cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of education.
📲 Master Digital Learning: Achieve expertise in using digital technology for lifelong learning support.
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The four-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies :
- Helps prepare for careers in teaching (K-12 and college), instructional design, training and professional development, educational consulting, and learning specialization.
- Focuses on skills that will help you succeed, thrive, and lead in the workplace, including creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
- Digital technology is one of our key strengths!
- Offers multiple courses online and in-person to provide you with maximum flexibility.
- We have been providing exceptional online classes for over a decade!
- Offers flexible scheduling allowing you to study from anywhere in the world and to pursue your studies full-time or part-time.
Key benefits
- Flexible, online program with select in-person options - choose how you learn best!
- Build your own program according to your needs and interests.
- Concurrent Education option that, if accepted, guarantees future teachers a place in the Bachelor of Education program after completing the four-year degree.
- Leading-edge technology to help guide the future of education and learning.
- Extensive support for our first-year students.
Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies offers a number of opportunities:
- K-12 Teacher: If you enrol in our Concurrent Education Program and meet the requirements, you will be automatically accepted into our 16-month Bachelor of Education Program to become a certified teacher in Ontario.
- Instructional Designer: Upon completing our program you will be well-qualified to lead in-person/online training and design digital learning modules.
- College Professor: If you maintain a B average, you will receive priority consideration for our Master of Education Program which will provide you with the credential to become a college professor.
- Professional Trainer
- Multimedia and E-Learning Specialist
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
Other Career Opportunities:
- Aboriginal child care programs
- Adult learning specialist
- Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
- Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training
- Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
- E-Learning and Interactive Media
- College and other vocational instructors
- Education counsellors
- Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- Human resources managers and professionals
- Managers in public administration
- Manager Child Case Centre
- Social policy researchers consultants and program officers
- Web designers and developers
Can I take the entire degree online?
Yes! With careful planning, you can plan a program that will allow you to take the entire degree online (see Program Maps ). While all EDST courses are available online, the electives you choose from other faculties may or may not have an online option. Meeting with an Academic Advisor is highly recommended to help you design a program that suits your needs!
How many courses are online?
You are required to take 22 (out of 40 courses) in the Faculty of Education, all of which are offered online in virtual classrooms. The format of the remaining 18 courses is up to you! You can select in-person or online courses to fit your schedule and needs.
What is the online course structure?
The structure of online courses will vary across the university but online courses offered in the Faculty of Education are carefully drafted to maximize interaction, collaboration, and community building. A typical 36-hour (three-credit) course is 12 weeks long and includes:
- Two to three video clips per week, each of them six to eight minutes long, and associated readings available online.
- Online synchronous tutorials in virtual classrooms (60+ minutes) moderated by a teaching assistant or instructor and drawing on the analysis and synthesis questions posed in the video clip as the starting point for discussion.
- Online discussions in a learning management system (e.g., Canvas) or other asynchronous tools.
- Work on problem-based learning (PBL) with a collaborative team.
Each student is expected to actively participate in the tutorial sessions by using their webcam and microphone, since it is easier to understand the ideas communicated by others when their facial expressions and body language can be seen, rather than just listening to them.
What technology do I need?
Students require access to a computer, preferably a laptop, with these minimum characteristics:
- A combination headset/microphone. External speakers are not acceptable as they tend to cause feedback noise.
- Good quality Internet access (download speed should be greater than 20 Mbps and upload speed should be greater than 2 Mbps).
- Video capabilities with either a built-in or external compatible webcam.
What software do I need?
Your courses will make use of open-source software packages as much as possible. Please consult our Technologies Webpage offering a list of key software that we use.
The basic software required includes:
- Operating system : Windows 10 or newer, or MacOS X 10.6x or newer.
- Web browser : Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari or Microsoft Edge.
- Office software : Microsoft Office, Open Office, or Google Suite (i.e., presentation application, spreadsheet capability and word processing).
How do I participate in the online virtual classroom?
Classes will take place on Zoom or Google Meet; a link to the virtual classroom will be provided in the syllabus for each course.
What computer skills do I need?
Some comfort with technology is needed for this program, but just as important is a growth mindset toward learning new digital technologies. If a specific tool is new to you, use the situation as the basis for an independent problem-based learning opportunity to try to figure it out for yourself or work collaboratively with your peers. Peers and instructors are great supports for learning technology.
You can also find many helpful resources on the Internet including our Student Support Web Page .
What teaching approach do you use?
Classes in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education are highly interactive and collaborative, incorporating an inquiry or problem-based approach where "students, working in small teams, examine a problem, situation and, through this exploration, are expected to locate the gaps in their own knowledge and skills in order to decide what information they need to acquire in order to resolve or manage the situation".
Integral to our courses will be the application of foundational educational principles to workplace/K-12/community-specific contexts and problems to ensure depth and breadth of understanding. Understanding is further enhanced through exposure to contexts beyond students' own intended work/life environments.
What courses do you offer?
Check out the Courses tab to explore our rich course selection.
How can I fund my degree?
We have compiled a list of possible funding sources that may be available to you to support your education.
Faculty of Education courses (online)
- View a full list of course descriptions , or click on the links for each individual course below.
- To review courses from other faculties, please go to the Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue .
- Finally, you can select online courses (needs to be approved) from outside the university at Contact North (Ontario Online Learning Portal).
Core courses (required)
EDST 1000U – Foundations of Learning EDST 1100U – Problem and Inquiry-Based Learning EDST 1130U – Writing & Digital Literacy EDST 1230U – Design Thinking and Visual Design for Educational Contexts EDST 2110U – Assessment and Evaluation EDST 2140U – Creating Digital Tools EDST 2150U – Teaching to Facilitate Learning EDST 2500U – Foundations of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion EDST 3000U – Instructional Design
Additional courses
In addition to the nine required courses outlined above, you must complete a minimum of 13 elective courses within the Faculty of Education, from the following list:
If you have a particular career destination in mind, you may choose to refine your studies by enrolling in courses related to one of our five specializations :
- Adult Learning with Technology
- Digital Technologies
- Early Childhood Studies
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Special Education
For a specialization to appear on your transcript, you must submit a Change of Specialization form and successfully complete a minimum of four courses in your desired specialization area.*
Adult Learning with Technology Specialization:
EDST 3120U – Workplace Learning EDST 3460U – Working with Clients and Partners and at least two of the following: EDST 3440U – Managing and Developing eLearning Projects EDST 2410U – Foundations of Adult Learning EDST 4470U – Trends and Issues in Educational Technology
Digital Technologies Specialization:
EDST 2120U – Culture and Digital Technologies EDST 2160U – Online Learning EDST 3140U – Digital Communication Technologies EDST 3440U – Managing and Developing eLearning Projects EDST 4120U – Games and Simulations for Learning EDST 4470U – Trends and Issues in Educational Technology
Early Childhood Studies Specialization:
EDST 2170U – Designing Inclusive Learning Environments EDST 3160U – Developing Literacy EDST 3170U – Developing Numeracy EDST 3610U – Child Development and Health EDST 4150U – Holistic Learning in Early Childhood EDST 4610U – Coding and Maker Pedagogies for Young Children
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Specialization:
EDST 2170U – Designing Inclusive Learning Environments EDST 3500U – Unlearning and the Inclusive Curriculum EDST 3700U – Models of Inclusion EDST 4500U – Enabling Learning through Technology EDST 4530U – Social Justice Issues in Education
Special Education
EDST 2700U – Foundations of Special Education EDST 3700U – Models of Inclusion EDST 3710U – Understanding the Diversity of Educational Needs EDST 4700U – Technology and Assistive Tools for Special Education
* Note: Lists subject to change. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the most up-to-date course listings for specializations.
If you are interested in becoming a K-12 teacher the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies provides several pathways through Ontario Tech's Concurrent Education program .
Concurrent Education: Primary/Junior (PJ)
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies provides an exceptional foundation for students wishing to become a K-6 (Primary/Junior) teacher. Since you do not need to declare teachable subjects as a Primary/Junior teacher, you may apply to any specialization (including the General - No Specialization program) and the Concurrent Education program at the same time! See Program Maps for more details.
Concurrent Education: Intermediate/Senior (IS)
If you are interested in teaching Grades 7-12 (Intermediate/Senior), you must declare two teachable subjects.
- You must take 10 single-term courses in your first teachable.
- You must take 6 single-term courses in your second teachable.
Our faculty has established partnerships with other programs in the university to offer access to courses that can contribute to the following teachable subject areas:
- English (first or second teachable) - see Program Map
- History (second teachable only) - see Program Map
- Physical Education (first or second teachable) - must meet entrance requirements for Kinesiology
- General Science or Biology (first or second teachable) - must meet entrance requirements for Kinesiology
We are actively collaborating with other faculties to expand and create access to additional teachable subject areas, ensuring a diverse and comprehensive educational experience for our students. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to develop these opportunities.
When do I start the BEd program?
When you are admitted to Concurrent Education, a place is held for you in our Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. You will be eligible to begin the BEd program in the Fall semester following the successful completion of your undergraduate program requirements and receipt of your undergraduate degree.
- If you complete your undergraduate program requirements in the Winter semester and graduate in the Summer, you are eligible to begin the BEd program that Fall.
- If you complete your undergraduate program requirements in the Spring/Summer semester and don't graduate until the Fall, you will not be eligible to begin the BEd program until the following Fall intake.
However, you must maintain a competitive GPA in the Bachelor of Arts program to secure your place in the BEd.
How to apply?
Apply through ouac .
The OUAC application form for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies allows you to select whether you wish to apply to the Six Year* Concurrent Education Program (BEd) . Select either the Primary/Junior (P/J) or Intermediate/Senior (I/S) option to apply for Concurrent Education.
Apply once you are enrolled
If you are already enrolled as a student in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies program, contact your Academic Advisor for information on how to apply for Concurrent Education. Applications can be submitted following your second year (attainment of 60 credit hours) in the program.
* "Six Year" refers to the combined four-year undergraduate degree (earned through the Educational Studies pathway program) and two year BEd program.
We offer several program maps to help you customize our program to your specific needs.
Primary-Junior (PJ) Teacher (Kindergarten to Grade 6)
- PJ Education Program Map
Intermediate-Senior (IS) Teacher (Grades 7-12)
- English and History Teacher Program Map
Instructional Design & Adult Learning
- Instructional Design Program Map
In the Faculty of Education, fees are assessed by course , not by semester.
Course fees
Each course in the Faculty of Education costs approximately $600.
Mandatory ancillary fees
Ancillary fees are charged to every student each semester, though the exact amount depends on whether you are registered for full-time or part-time . These fees are used to provide important services and resources for students, both on campus and online, such as career services, health and dental, student safety and accessibility, and more. Ancillary fees are approved by both the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) and the Board of Governors. View the full ancillary fee breakdown , including when each fee is charged.
Non-mandatory ancillary fees
These fees are only charged once per academic year, and you have the ability to opt-out under certain circumstances:
- Health and dental: Provides coverage to supplement the provincial health plan. You can opt-out of a portion of the health and dental insurance fees by providing proof of pre-existing coverage. Find out more about the health and dental insurance opt-out process .
- Legal protection: Provides access to legal representation for housing, employment, and academic discipline disputes and a legal hotline for all areas of law. Find out more about the legal protection opt-out process .
For more information about fees and tuition, please see the Office of the Registrar's website .
We have compiled a list of possible funding sources that may be available to support your education.
How do I apply to the BA Educational Studies program?
Please go to Ontario Tech University's Application site to apply. Here you will find:
- What type of applicant you are;
- Admission requirements;
- Short video on how to apply through the OUAC website .
- Important dates;
- English Language Proficiency;
- Information about transfer credits;
- More useful links.
- 4-year BA in Educational Studies - Overview
- Adult Learning with Technology specialization
- Digital Technologies specialization
- Early Childhood Studies specialization
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion specialization
- 4-year BA in Educational Studies - Course Descriptions
- BA in Educational Studies Student Support Site (very useful)
- Our Faculty and Staff
- Journal of Educational Informatics (JEI)
- Journal of Digital Life and Learning (JDLL)
- Student Life (a great resource for new students)
Advising: First-year students
Matt Lucchese Senior Academic Advisor 905.721.8668 ext. 2016 [email protected]
Advising: Upper-year students
Susan Snelling Senior Academic Advisor 905.721.8668 ext. 2703 [email protected]
General inquiries
Jennifer Robb Undergraduate Program Assistant 905.721.8668 ext. 6754 [email protected]
Dr. Anna Rodrigues Program Director, Bachelor of Arts 905.721.8668 ext. 2876 [email protected]
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