Complex+Thinking+-+Original

A Complex Thinker: original version

A Complex Thinker: Includes February 19 feedback
 * deconstructs and examines individual components of a problem (analytical thinking)
 * recognizes relationships among the essential elements of a system to gain insight toward a solution (systems thinking)
 * complements analytical thinking with systems thinking
 * observes how elements within systems change over time, generating patterns and trends
 * uses various types of reasoning as appropriate to the situation
 * applies the design cycle (investigate, design, plan, create, evaluate)
 * analyzes and evaluates evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs
 * solves different kinds of unfamiliar problems in both conventional and innovative ways

   
 * deconstructs and analyzes individual components of a problem (analytical thinking)
 * recognizes relationships among the essential elements of a system to gain insight toward a solution (systems thinking)
 * complements analytical thinking with systems thinking
 * observes how elements within systems change over time, generating patterns and trends
 * uses various types of reasoning as appropriate to the situation
 * applies the design cycle (investigate, design, plan, create, evaluate)
 * analyzes and evaluates evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs
 * solves different kinds of unfamiliar problems in both conventional and innovative way
 * uses systems thinking (. . .)
 * uses critical thinking (. . .)
 * uses the design cycle (. . .)
 * uses problem solving (. . .)
 * uses inquiry process (. . .)