One of the best ways students learn is by doing, which is the heart and soul of the active problem-solving method of teaching. With an effect size of 0.61, teaching problem solving has the potential to considerably accelerate student learning. During our time together we will look at the need to implement the teaching of problem-solving techniques and strategies into our daily routines and specific strategies for successful implementation. Highlights for the two mini sessions include:
Session 1: The Need for Teaching Problem Solving: The first session lays the foundation of problem solving by exploring characteristics of strong problem solving, the benefits of teaching problem solving skills, and how to incorporate teaching problem solving skills into our lesson plans.
Session 2: Strategies for Success: Our second session will dig deeper into understanding the nature of problems; analytical problem solving; creative problem-solving methods; and decision-making and implementing solutions.
Come join us and your fellow curriculum folks from across the state as we explore problem-solving techniques to help move students from a reactive mindset to a systematic thoughtful approach
Target Audience: Curriculum Directors, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, content teachers interested in ways to incorporate, and increase the use of problem-solving techniques and strategies in their classrooms
Materials Needed/Interactive Level: Mid-level interaction as participants will be asked to reflect and share throughout the workshop.