Solving Wicked Problems for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University
Description
This course is for change makers, for those who want to understand the world, challenge assumptions, and develop skills that matter. If you’re ready to think differently, question everything, and step into uncertainty with confidence, this course is for you. From climate change to artificial intelligence, inequality to digital misinformation, the world is full of complex challenges with no easy answers, these are called wicked problems. They shape the way we live, work, and think about the future. This course isn’t about memorising facts or finding the ‘right’ answer, with wicked problems, there often isn’t one. Instead, you’ll develop the skills to explore, question, and engage with these challenges in a meaningful way. A major focus of the course is learning how to evaluate different sources of information and perspectives. In an age of overwhelming content, you’ll learn how to: - Distinguish fact from misinformation and understand how narratives are shaped. - Assess the reliability of data and identify bias in media and research. - Reflect on how perspectives are shaped by different experiences, cultures, and biases. - Engage in meaningful discussions, even when opinions differ. What you’ll study: The future is complex, and the ability to think critically, collaborate, and problem-solve is more important than ever. This course will help you: - Develop skills which allow you to work more creatively and positively with others. - Develop skills which help you reflect on and think creatively about important global issues. - Learn how to navigate problems with no easy answers. - Improve your communication and collaboration skills, essential for any future career. - Gain confidence in dialogic approaches to collaboration, presenting, and leadership. To help you develop your ability to work with problems and with other people, we’ll be exploring wicked problems through engagement with the Inner Development Goals, a framework which explores the skills we need to understand ourselves and how we work successfully with others, even if we don’t necessarily agree with them.
What's included in the price?
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University City Campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Duration
1 week
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Teenagers
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- Residential
- Suitable for beginners
- Accommodation offered
- UK Holiday
- Public transport
FAQs
For our week-long summer school courses, we offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Bookings are taken on a seven-night basis, from Saturday to Saturday.
The rooms are single occupancy, with a private bathroom.
You will be sent a link to book your accommodation once you have made your course booking through Craft Courses.
We offer accommodation during the summer only. We are unable to offer university accommodation during term time (for evening and weekend courses) but you'll find plenty of places to stay nearby, as we're located in the city centre.
