Finding solutions : teaching the problem-solving process
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Date
2000
Authors
Hogg, Wendy
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2000
Abstract
The project: Finding Solutions: Teaching the Problem-Solving Process explains an
integrated approach to teaching personal problem-solving through social skill lessons,
language arts activities and classroom management strategies. The researcher developed a
rationale, lesson plans, and methodology based on an in-depth review of the literature.
The researcher drew on her experience as a classroom teacher to develop an approach that
attempts to meet the needs of all learners and to suit her teaching style. She used the
problem-solving steps from the Second Step violence prevention program (Committee for
Children, 1992) as a framework to build the unit that she implemented in her Grade 3
classroom. The lessons were also linked to the learning outcomes found in British
Columbia's Integrated Resource Package for Personal Planning (1995). The rating scale
for Grades K to 3: Solving Problems in Peaceful Ways from the B. C. Performance
Standards: Social Responsibility draft document was used (Ministry of Education, 2000).
The study concluded that the blend of interactive and independent activities was effective
in strengthening the students' personal problem-solving abilities. The students also
demonstrated an increased willingness to solve their own problems. Appendices include
the bibliography of children's literature, the student self-evaluation questionnaire, and
lesson worksheets that were used in implementing and assessing the unit.
Description
vi, 128 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Problem solving -- Study and teaching (Primary) , Problem solving in children -- Study and teaching (Primary) , Critical thinking in children -- Study and teaching (Primary) , Education, Primary -- British Columbia