Question 1:

Students can use an action plan that uses both critical thinking and creative thinking to make different decisions. This action plan uses several steps in order to identify the best option that a student can take.

Action Plan

Steps

Description

Step 1:

Define

Define the decision that you are making.

Step 2:

Analyze

Explain the needs, motives and analysis necessary for you to generate the suitable options.

Step 3:

Create

Name and/or generate different options.

In the scenarios given below, you may have some options pre-determined. However, you are allowed to name more options where you see fit.

Step 4:

Evaluate

Evaluate options - Explain the potential pros and cons of each of your options.

Step 5:

Choose and Act

Act on your decision - Decide on what is your final decision and why you chose that decision.

Choose ONE (1) of the scenario given below and explain how you would use each step of the above action plan to make the necessary decision.

Scenario 1:

The COVID-19 pandemic has halted physical classes in most universities and colleges in Malaysia. However, as conditions has improved during these past few months, some universities have started to allow their students to return to campus. In addition to online classes, UCSI University has even given the opportunity for students to return to the university to attend physical classes if they are in the country.