<div class="simple-box-wrapper"><div class="simple-box"><div class="column" flex-size="undefined"><h3>Welcome and Introduction</h3><hr><p>Welcome to the course '<strong>Unlocking Your Mind: The Power of Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning</strong>.' This course is designed to help you understand the workings of your mind, examine the brain's cognitive abilities, improve your thinking skills, and enhance your ability to make better decisions in all aspects of your life. In this course, you will learn how to unlock the full potential of your mind by developing clear and logical thinking skills.</p><p>The course begins with an introduction to clear and logical thinking, its relevance in everyday life, and its importance in academic, professional, and personal contexts. You will explore the human brain, its functions, and the cognitive processes that govern our thinking. You will also examine the different types of thinking, such as logical, convergent, and divergent thinking, and the barriers to clear thinking, including cognitive biases, emotional influences, and social and cultural factors.</p><p>As we delve deeper into the course, you will explore the foundations of logical thinking, including the principles of logic, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, and the structure of arguments. You will learn how to identify arguments, differentiate between strong and weak arguments, and avoid common logical fallacies. You will also discuss strategies to enhance critical thinking skills, analyze and evaluate information, ask the right questions, and use problem-solving strategies. You will examine decision-making models, the rational decision-making process, and heuristics and biases in decision-making.</p><p>Throughout the course, you will explore practical applications of clear and logical thinking in academic contexts, such as enhancing study techniques and improving writing and research skills, and in professional contexts, such as effective communication and presentations, strategic planning, and project management. You will also examine personal contexts, such as everyday decision-making, managing conflicts and negotiations, and the importance of lifelong learning and application.</p><p>By the end of this course, you will better understand your mind, its workings, and the factors that influence your thinking. You will have developed clear and logical thinking skills, critical thinking skills, problem-solving strategies, and decision-making models that will help you make better decisions in all aspects of your life. You will be equipped with the tools and techniques necessary to unlock the full potential of your mind and achieve your goals and aspirations.</p><p>This course includes additional resources such as recommended readings, and online tools and apps to help you continue your learning journey. So, are you ready to unlock your mind and embark on the path to clear, logical, and critical thinking?&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Let's get started!</strong></p></div></div></div>

$9.00 - An introductory, entry-level course for the Neuro-Holistic Learning© Initiative for Academic Excellence online program.

Unlocking Your Mind: The Power of Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning (Level 1)

<div class="simple-box-wrapper"><div class="simple-box"><div class="column" flex-size="undefined"><p><i><strong>“There is only one thing that will really train the human mind, and that is the voluntary use of the mind by the man himself. You may aid him, you may guide him, you may suggest to him, and, above all else, you may inspire him. But the only thing worth having is that which he gets by his own exertions, and what he gets in direct proportion to what he puts into it”</strong></i></p><p><i>––</i>Albert L. Lowel</p></div></div></div><div class="simple-box-wrapper"><div class="simple-box"><div class="column" flex-size="undefined"><div class="img-wrapper"><img src="https://cdn.minicoursegenerator.com/production/images/mark638563510262818271/8c26c1e9-48ca-422f-926d-bd8ee5601bb7.jpg" alt=""></div><p><strong>Greetings Student Scholars,</strong></p><p>You are about to partake of the "<strong>Introduction to Genius &amp; Creativity</strong>©" self-development course designed for students attending high school or college with the goal or desire to discover and develop their gifts, talents, skills, and abilities. This course is <strong>part one</strong> of the “Wholistic Thinking” series, <strong>Neuro-Holistic Learning© Initiative for Academic Excellence</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p>This initiative was created as a framework to design, develop, implement, and evaluate innovative teaching and learning strategies and methodologies that encourage students to think holistically about their personal growth and development.&nbsp;</p><p>This system and methodology introduce a new holistic approach to life and career choices called,&nbsp;<strong>Neuro-Holistic Learning©</strong>. The Neuro-Holistic Learning © paradigm addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of students, as well as their academic and professional career needs within a culturally responsive context necessary for effective learning outcomes.</p><p>The goal of this initiative is to help you transition from "<strong>Student to Sage</strong>" and provide a foundation for your self-awareness, self-growth, and self-confidence. This course is designed to support your academic learning experience as you matriculate through your life's path.</p></div></div></div><div class="simple-box-wrapper"><div class="simple-box"><div class="column" flex-size="undefined"><h1>Multi-Genius Sage</h1><p><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/afrika-s-imhotep-world-s-first-genius"><strong>Imhotep</strong></a><strong> is proclaimed as the world’s first multi-genius due to his unique gifts, talents, skills, and abilities. </strong>The purpose of this course is for you to be able to recognize the value of your unique gifts, talents, skills, and abilities and their connection to your <strong>mind, brain, body, and soul</strong>.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="column" flex-size="undefined"><div class="img-wrapper"><img src="https://cdn.minicoursegenerator.com/production/images/mark638563510262818271/84e52ac3-f275-4e37-9a9a-6c17abee0ac4.png" alt=""></div></div></div></div><div class="simple-box-wrapper"><div class="simple-box"><div class="column" flex-size="undefined"><p><strong>Why is this important?</strong> It's important because once you have this knowledge of yourself, you will be able to learn how to use your <strong>gifts, talents, skills, </strong>and<strong> abilities</strong> to <strong>master</strong> any discipline in any field that you choose to endeavor.</p><p>This course is not your traditional course, where you receive a specific grade to pass or fail, or you are assessed by a rubric that determines whether you have successfully met the course's criteria. In this course, <strong>you are the rubric</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>You determine what you learn, what you desire to know, and what you desire to apply in your life.</strong> We will provide you with the information and facilitate your learning, enabling you to internalize, analyze, synthesize, concretize, and synchronize this information to apply it according to your needs. This is what the Introduction to <strong>Genius &amp; Creativity</strong> course is about.</p><p><strong>Welcome as you partake of this journey. Let's begin!</strong></p></div></div></div>

This course is part 1 of an initiative created to unlock the genius in Black high school and college students and develop a wholistic thinking approach to life and career choices.

An Introduction to Genius & Creativity: Cultivating Your Gifts, Talents, Skills, and Abilities (Level 2)

This initiative is created to provide tools and techniques for unlocking the genius potential in Black youth and young adult learners. The goal of this initiative is to teach a wholistic approach to thinking that helps guide students and learners to successful life and career choices, personally, academically, and professionally.

The Neuro-Holistic Learning Initiative for Academic Excellence - Wholistic Thinking Series