Problem solving
Problem solving takes time and thought. It allows you to write it out, discuss with others and then choose the solution and accept the results.
Deborah,
Good strategy for you to use with your students. They need all the experience and examples in problem solving they can have.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Juan,
Yes, it does take time and requires effort. The more we can help our students to develop patience and skills in this area the more successful they will be in their careers.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Problem solving does take time. There is no quick way through it unless your knowledge base in a certain area helps you through. Working as a team with multiple brainstorming team members might help the process move along a little easier. So as a class we all discuss the best way to solve some senerios I bring to mind in the classroom. It opens up other students to think of things in different ways.
Yes, problem solving does take time. I've run across situatios where people don't really want to take the time to do so. It is very important and helpful.
Richard,
I think you hit upon a key point about experience helping to speed up the process of problem solving. The beauty of being in school is that as a student you can gain experience and expertise while being supported and directed by an expert. This model helps reduce risk factor while increasing the development process.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
A lot of so-called "problem solving" that I see with today's younger students is more of a "leap before you look" style. They seem to rush right in before thinking things through and then get in a worse jam because of it. However, some decisions to problems need to come quickly and cannot wait until you map out every angle. But, I guess this is where experience comes into play.
Joe,
This is where a lot of common sense comes into the problem solving situation. You need to know what the end result is going to be and then work from there.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Problem solving includes looking at the big picture in order to get the right answer
Loretta,
Yes, they surely did make plenty of mistakes. But in doing so they grew in their knowledge which translated into problem solving. The current generation needs to be able to do this as well if they are going to be successful problem solvers of the future.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Agree whole-heartedly. There is something to be said of the way our elders did things. They took their time and, dare I say, didn't make as many mistakes as the younger ones of today.
Marvis,
Yes, it does and for many people this is too much effort. An effective problem solver is going to be successful in what every career that is entered.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I agree, so many people want things now. that it is a new concept for a lot of students. actually taking the time to talk through an issue, write things down and figuring it out.
