From Reasoning to Decisions: Strategies for Complex Problem Solving

Effective problem solving in teaching and learning is not only about finding correct solutions, but about how learners reason, choose strategies, and make decisions under uncertainty. This module focuses on the cognitive and strategic dimensions of problem solving, helping participants understand how reasoning processes unfold in complex, ill-structured situations commonly encountered in educational and professional contexts.

Participants explore reasoning strategies, heuristics, and decision-making approaches through concrete problem types such as design challenges, dilemmas, policy-analysis tasks, and strategic performance problems. The module places strong emphasis on evaluating alternative solution paths, justifying decisions, and managing competing constraints—skills that are central to higher-order thinking and expert performance.

The 6 hours training is delivered in English and is recommended for higher education instructors, teacher trainers, and education professionals who wish to design learning activities that foster deeper understanding, reflective thinking, and transferable problem-solving skills.