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Logic-oriented critical thinking textbooks have very little to say about creativity. The topic is just not on the radar for most authors. Yet in non-academic books on improving one's thinking and decision-making, it's very common for authors to talk about creativity.

This is because the audience and the context for these non-academic books is usually the professional classes and the workplace. One of the goals of improving one's thinking in a business context is to become better at generating creative solutions to problems. Businesses place a priority on problem-solving and innovation, and both of these have a fundamental creative component.

I believe that critical thinking about everyday issues often has a creative component that goes unnoticed or unappreciated, and that critical thinking can be improved by developing one's creativity. I now included Creativity as one of my "Six Pillars of Creativity" (joining Logic, Argumentation, Rhetoric, Background Knowledge and Character).

There are several reasons why creativity is fundamental to critical thinking, but I'll just offer one here. "Debiasing" refers to any strategy that minimizes or neutralizes the negative effects of cognitive biases on the quality of our thinking. Many debiasing strategies work by expanding the range of ideas or perspectives or interpretations that we are forced to consider when entertaining a judgment or a decision. But creativity is all about expanding the range of possibilities that are brought to our attention. It's no surprise, then, that many debiasing exercises are similar to creativity exercises (e.g. "consider the opposite' -- see my course "Upgrade Your Mindware" for more examples of debiasing strategies).

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SCA1002 Introduction to Creative and Critical Thinking

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Within an employment climate of great disruption, constant change and emerging opportunities, creative and critical thinking are essential skills for all university graduates. This course is foundational and designed to encourage students to apply a variety of strategies to increase the efficacy of critical and creative thinking when applied to a diverse range of communities and workplaces. Creative and critical thinking skills are necessary effective problem-solving in a wide range of professional and educational contexts. This is especially true in fields where human beings, their stories and complexities are at the heart of the professional enterprise. Creative and critical skills are essential to ethical and effective practice in complex human-related environments.

This foundational course develops students' creative and critical thinking skills through the introduction of historical, theoretical and practical approaches. The ability to play, experiment, reflect and collaborate in solving problems will be introduced as key strategies for assisting students to use critical and creative thinking. Through engagement with specific examples of critical and creative thought, students will develop the critical and creative skills necessary for practice within the creative professions and beyond.

• Investigate experimentation and play to increase an understanding of creative and critical thinking.
• Apply critical and creative thought processes to the analysis of practical examples.
• Recognise and leverage ambiguity and collaboration to scaffold critical and creative strategy.
• Apply reflective techniques to understand paradox, anomaly and contradiction.
• Examine and leverage the key debates in the field of critical and creating thinking for use in employability scenarios.

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To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Creative Thinking vs. Critical Thinking

What's the difference.

Creative thinking and critical thinking are two distinct but equally important cognitive processes. Creative thinking involves generating new ideas, concepts, and solutions by exploring various possibilities and thinking outside the box. It encourages imagination, originality, and innovation. On the other hand, critical thinking involves analyzing, evaluating, and questioning ideas, arguments, and information to make informed decisions and judgments. It emphasizes logical reasoning, evidence-based thinking, and the ability to identify biases and fallacies. While creative thinking focuses on generating ideas, critical thinking focuses on evaluating and refining those ideas. Both thinking processes are essential for problem-solving, decision-making, and personal growth.

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Creative thinking and critical thinking are two distinct cognitive processes that play crucial roles in problem-solving, decision-making, and innovation. While they share some similarities, they also have distinct attributes that set them apart. In this article, we will explore the characteristics of creative thinking and critical thinking, highlighting their differences and showcasing how they complement each other in various contexts.

Creative Thinking

Creative thinking is a cognitive process that involves generating new ideas, concepts, or solutions by exploring possibilities, making connections, and thinking outside the box. It is characterized by originality, flexibility, and fluency of thought. Creative thinkers often challenge conventional wisdom, embrace ambiguity, and are open to taking risks. They are adept at finding alternative perspectives and exploring multiple solutions to problems.

One of the key attributes of creative thinking is the ability to think divergently. This means being able to generate a wide range of ideas or possibilities, often through brainstorming or free association. Creative thinkers are not limited by constraints and are willing to explore unconventional or unorthodox approaches to problem-solving.

Another important aspect of creative thinking is the ability to make connections between seemingly unrelated concepts or ideas. This skill, known as associative thinking, allows creative thinkers to draw upon a diverse range of knowledge and experiences to generate innovative solutions. They can see patterns, analogies, and relationships that others may overlook.

Furthermore, creative thinking involves the willingness to take risks and embrace failure as a learning opportunity. Creative thinkers understand that not all ideas will be successful, but they are not deterred by setbacks. They view failures as stepping stones towards finding the right solution and are persistent in their pursuit of innovative ideas.

In summary, creative thinking is characterized by divergent thinking, associative thinking, risk-taking, and persistence. It encourages the exploration of new ideas and unconventional approaches to problem-solving.

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking, on the other hand, is a cognitive process that involves analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting information to form reasoned judgments or decisions. It is characterized by logical, systematic, and objective thinking. Critical thinkers are skilled at identifying biases, assumptions, and fallacies in arguments, and they strive to make well-informed and rational decisions based on evidence.

One of the key attributes of critical thinking is the ability to think analytically. Critical thinkers break down complex problems or situations into smaller components, examine the relationships between them, and evaluate the evidence or information available. They are adept at identifying logical inconsistencies or flaws in reasoning, which helps them make sound judgments.

Another important aspect of critical thinking is the ability to evaluate information objectively. Critical thinkers are skeptical and question the validity and reliability of sources. They seek evidence, consider alternative viewpoints, and weigh the strengths and weaknesses of different arguments before forming their own opinions. This attribute is particularly valuable in today's information-rich society, where misinformation and biased narratives are prevalent.

Furthermore, critical thinking involves the ability to think systematically. Critical thinkers follow a logical and structured approach to problem-solving, ensuring that all relevant factors are considered. They are skilled at identifying assumptions, clarifying concepts, and drawing logical conclusions based on the available evidence. This systematic approach helps minimize errors and biases in decision-making.

In summary, critical thinking is characterized by analytical thinking, objective evaluation, skepticism, and systematic reasoning. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based decision-making and helps individuals navigate complex and information-rich environments.

Complementary Attributes

While creative thinking and critical thinking have distinct attributes, they are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they often complement each other and can be seen as two sides of the same coin.

Creative thinking can benefit from critical thinking by providing a framework for evaluating and refining ideas. Critical thinking helps creative thinkers assess the feasibility, viability, and desirability of their innovative ideas. It allows them to identify potential flaws, consider alternative perspectives, and make informed decisions about which ideas to pursue further.

On the other hand, critical thinking can benefit from creative thinking by expanding the range of possibilities and solutions. Creative thinking encourages critical thinkers to explore unconventional approaches, challenge assumptions, and consider alternative viewpoints. It helps them break free from rigid thinking patterns and discover innovative solutions to complex problems.

Moreover, both creative thinking and critical thinking require open-mindedness and a willingness to embrace ambiguity. They both involve a certain level of discomfort and uncertainty, as individuals venture into uncharted territories of thought. By combining creative and critical thinking, individuals can develop a well-rounded cognitive toolkit that enables them to tackle a wide range of challenges.

Creative thinking and critical thinking are two distinct cognitive processes that bring unique attributes to problem-solving, decision-making, and innovation. Creative thinking emphasizes divergent thinking, associative thinking, risk-taking, and persistence, while critical thinking emphasizes analytical thinking, objective evaluation, skepticism, and systematic reasoning.

While they have their differences, creative thinking and critical thinking are not mutually exclusive. They complement each other and can be seen as two sides of the same coin. Creative thinking benefits from critical thinking by providing a framework for evaluation and refinement, while critical thinking benefits from creative thinking by expanding the range of possibilities and solutions.

By cultivating both creative and critical thinking skills, individuals can enhance their ability to navigate complex problems, make well-informed decisions, and drive innovation in various domains. These cognitive processes are not only valuable in academic and professional settings but also in everyday life, where the ability to think creatively and critically can lead to personal growth and success.

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The twenty-first century has seen a rapid growth of curriculum initiatives that consider the development of cross-curriculum competencies as a core issue, and significant for every discipline area. Both because of such cross-curriculum developments and because of the nature of STEM itself, the integration of the particular core competencies of ‘creativity’ and ‘critical thinking’ across the STEM disciplines has also grown rapidly in educational importance. Creativity and critical thinking in education are best viewed from the perspectives of both learner development and teacher expertise, with the attributes specific to each concept appropriately seen as increasing in sophistication or complexity over time. A broad examination of each of the two concepts and their interrelatedness, and the consequent implications for educational practice concerned with developing them, creates a lens through which to view the application of creativity and critical thinking across the complexity and diversity of the STEM disciplines and their integrated forms.

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The ability to play, experiment, reflect and collaborate in solving problems will be introduced as key strategies for assisting students to use critical and creative thinking. PDF An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity An introduction to critical thinking and creativity : think more, think better / Joe Y.F. Lau. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ... This is a textbook on critical and creative thinking. It can be used as a course text or a self-contained study guide. Since there are many similar textbooks in the Introduction: Creativity and Critical Thinking I believe that critical thinking about everyday issues often has a creative component that goes unnoticed or unappreciated, and that critical thinking can be improved by developing one's creativity. I now included Creativity as one of my "Six Pillars of Creativity" (joining Logic, Argumentation, Rhetoric, Background Knowledge and Character). 13.1.3: Creative Thinking When creative thinking comes into play, you'll be looking for both original and unconventional ideas, and learning to recognize those ideas improves your thinking skills all around. ... This creative approach calls for far more critical and creative thinking than memorizing facts. "Creating new out of old or new out of nothing is how we ... AN INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY An introduction to critical thinking and creativity : think more, think better / Joe Y.F. Lau. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978--470-19509-3 (pbk.) 1. Critical thinking. 2. Creative ability. I. Title. B809.2.L38 2011 153.4'2—dc22 2010048204 Printed in the United States of America. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PDF The Nature and Functions of Critical Creative Thinking In Webster's New World Dictionary, the word "creative" has three interrelated meanings: 1) creating or able to create, 2) having or showing imagination and artistic or intellectual inventiveness (creative writing), and 3) stimulating the imagination and inventive powers. a guide to creative and critical thinking Creative thinking is often contrasted with critical thinking. However, the two certainly have their overlaps. Thinking creatively often requires exploring new possibilities, finding unique angles, and using unconventional solutions. Critical thinking is more focused on a logical and rational process of evaluating that which exists already. Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing (Visual Art) SCA1002 Introduction to Creative and Critical Thinking . VIS1020 3D Studio Foundations . 2 x Electives . Year 2 . 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Semester 2, 2022 Online: Units : 1: Faculty or Section : Creative Thinking vs. Critical Thinking It emphasizes logical reasoning, evidence-based thinking, and the ability to identify biases and fallacies. While creative thinking focuses on generating ideas, critical thinking focuses on evaluating and refining those ideas. Both thinking processes are essential for problem-solving, decision-making, and personal growth. An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity A valuable guide on creativity and critical thinking to improve reasoning and decision-making skills Critical thinking skills are essential in virtually any field of study or practice where individuals need to communicate ideas, make decisions, and analyze and solve problems. An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better outlines the necessary tools for readers ... Creatively and Critically Challenging Assumptions Critical thinking and creative thinking are two related and yet distinct constructs. The core connection is they both start by challenging assumptions. After all, assumptions are simply the implicit starting point of our reasoning process, and starting points can and often do lead us astray and prevent us from solving important and difficult ... Ms Nina Usher Currently teaching courses/programs. Have experience teaching: SCA1002 Introduction to Creative and Critical Thinking SCA2001 Cultural Responsibilities and Creative Communities EDM8006 Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies 2: Arts & Technologies EPA3200 Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy 2: Integrating Arts in the Classroom EDX1250 Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy 1: Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music and ... Creativity and Critical Thinking Creative development (Fig. 2.1) is seen as the growth from the natural human disposition of intuitive/adaptive creativity to the development of capacities to engage in increasingly more complex, sustained creative practice characterised by original research and production that has greater sociocultural relevance and importance.Sustained original research and production is characterised by ... Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing (Music) SCA1002 Introduction to Creative and Critical Thinking . MUI1011 Digital Composition . 2 x Electives . Year 2 . SCA2001 Cultural Responsibilities and Creative Communities . MUI1001 Collaborative Music Practice 1 . SCA2002 Arts Business: Making and Managing Your Arts Career . MUI1002 Collaborative Music Practice 2 . CAW2002 Community and Self ... Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking Through the use of creative and critical thinking you will learn how to look at a problem and find the best solution by analyzing the different ways you can solve a problem. By taking this quick course you will gain the skills you need to find the root cause of a problem through the use of a five-step method. You will learn the process you must ... Bachelor of Theatre (Acting) Recommended study pattern Year 1 SCA1001 Persuasive Communication: Presenting Yourself and Your Ideas THT1000 Foundation Skills of the Working Actor THT1004 Acting and Interpretation SCA1002 Introduction to Creative and Critical Thinking THT1005 Acting and Interpretation 2 THT1003 Theatre in Communities 2 x Electives Year 2 SCA2001 Cultural Responsibilities and Creative Communities THT2001 The ... Dr Alexandra Lawson Currently teaching courses/programs. 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