Problem solving enables students to develop the ability to make judgment and emphasizes the importance
of explanation. Based on
Savoie & Hughes’ experience, this teaching
strategy helps to make learners responsible for shaping and directing their own
learning. Yet for students are learning independently, they may acquire
misconceptions or
incomplete knowledge. In group, learners can identify flaws
in their thinking and trying to understand the real concept. However, it is
easy for less able or less confident students to be dominated by capable
student. Another issue comes when students are discouraged to
discover answers
due to lack of interest or accustomed to their teacher being the main source of
knowledge.
I am sure that motivation
is a key element in problem solving. Excellent application of problem solving is best exemplified by my classmate which students are asked to find the best place to have a picnic. That means I will need to prepare a problem which is relevant
to real life to
engage students. I have another idea such as choose which dog is the most suitable for family with particular background. I will provide information about dogs and story of the family, encourage students to read problem several times and explain the important feature. Furthermore, I
will pose questions and ask for
clarification to help students understand and also
enable me to monitor them.
Illustrate problem solving as picture above may be the best way to tell them that there are so many alternatives to
solve problem so they respect any contribution and willing to discuss with
others. I think this strategy is ideal to use as a conjunction with
cooperative learning. Learning climate in which learners can freely discuss with one
another what they understand support this idea.
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April 20, 2014 at 10:51 PM
Hello Sir, nice to meet you. I am Michael's Mom. I noticed something wrong when I picked him up, he looks sad and terrified. He is very sensitive and have trouble understanding what other people think and feel due to Authism. I heard from others' Mom that students just had a lot of discussion in group. Did something happen?