Date post: | 18-Aug-2015 |
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2015 Pre-sessional ProgrammeIndependent Learning – Business and Management
Week 2: Critical Thinking and Analytical Strategies for Business
Educational Differences
What differences in have you observed/perceived so far in terms of…– Class structure– Teachers’ roles– Student/Teacher relationships (ie.
formal/informal)– Contact hours– Types of assignments– Expectations
Critical thinking…
Analyse
Argue
Evaluate
Reflect
Critically evaluate these statements:
60 percent of all students with a business postgraduate degree secure employment within 3 months of graduating from their course.
Business students typically make good employees because they are smart. Therefore, employers should select them above other job candidates.
Homework
Watch the Practical Researching Skills (Part 2) Vidcast
There are a number of other Vidcasts available on e-Folio (e.g. Academic Problem Solving) please watch one
Any Questions?
Extra Support
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