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1. Referring
• Define problem
• Research contributing factors
• Identify typical solutions
2. Reflecting
• Seek comparisons and associations with other
situations that might provide a non-typical solution
• Comparisons are made through analogies
3. Reconstructing
• Rationally evaluate ideas generated in the
Reflecting Phase bringing them together to form
practical and useful solutions
Application of the Synectics Model to the Seven
Components of the Health Lesson Plan (example)
Goal Statement
– The student will understand the relationship between low
self-esteem and obesity.
Objective Statement
– The student will apply three creative solutions to
improving self-esteem.
Anticipatory Set (Step One: Present the problem, excite
interest)
– Problem: Low self-esteem makes a person more vulnerable to
stress, depression, and subsequent weight gain.
– Activity: Have each student write two derogatory
statements about weight; statements are passed on to a
peer and read back to the originator; reflections on
personal feelings are shared
Teaching Cues (Step Two: Provide Expert Information)
– This is where content information would be provided
using technology or print materials.
Teacher Modeling (Explanation for Step 6, explanation
of analogies)
– Direct Analogy: How is your personality like a
snowflake?
– Personal Analogy: What does a personality with low
self-esteem look like?
– Symbolic Analogy: How can you smile
when everything is going wrong?
Student Activity (Steps 3-8, this occurs in small groups)