Imagination is more important than knowledge. Albert Einstein Originality is simply a fresh pair of eyes.

Woodrow Wilson

To be prepared to actively listen in order to accurately understand the problem. To help you know how to take the first step in solving problem. To clarify and define the problem. To understand the usefulness of collaborative problem solving and decision making.

To examine different decision making models. To utilize creativity in the problem solving / decision making process. To plan, practice, and problem solve with making decisions through case studies, role playing and group discussions.

Please write a one sentence defination of problem solving and decision making.

A systematic approach to defining problem (question or situation that present uncertainty, perplexity or difficulty) and creating a vast number of possible solutions without judging these solutions.

The act of narrowing down the possibilities, choosing a course of action, and determining the action potential consequence.

Purposeful mental activity that help formulate or solve problem, making decision, or fulfill a desire to understand

Making judgement. Analytical skill. Decision making. Collecting information. Planning.

What processes do you use? Can you explain them to another person? Do these processes vary depending upon the problem?

Experts People who know the area of knowledge thoroughly solving problems become more natural. People who can think of alternatives even when no clear solutions seems apparent.

Have a better memory for relevant details in the problem. Classify problems according to their underlying principles. Use well Established procedures. Work forward toward a goals (rather than backward).

Content Understanding Collaborati on Problem Solving Learning

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Self Regulation

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Domain dependent problem solving strategies

Self Regulation

Metacognition

Motivation

Planning

Self Monitoring

Effort

Self Efficacy