PROBLEM SOLVING

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PROBLEM SOLVING
• Problem-solving is, and should be, a very real
part of the curriculum. It presupposes that
students can take on some of the responsibility
for their own learning and can take personal
action to solve problems, resolve conflicts,
discuss alternatives, and focus on thinking as a
vital element of the curriculum.
Teaching Students to Solve Social Problems

As educators, we know that social problems among students are

common issues in our classrooms. Teachers encounter social
problems on a daily basis such as:

only four students can use the computer center but a fifth
student wants a turn;
during group work, one student does not get along with another
students
three students argue over a football at
recess and a shoving match ensues; or
a student does not share the art materials
with others and words are exchanged.

Behaviors like these are commonplace,

but over time they can escalate and may
cause some serious issues in the
classroom.
Thus, it is important to provide supports and
interventions that teach students with social and
behavioral needs how to solve problems with other
people. By doing so, you can help them to establish
and maintain appropriate relationships and help them
learn to display prosocial behavior while at school and
beyond.
What is Social Problem Solving?
Social problem solving is the cognitive-behavioral process that an
individual goes through to solve a social problem. Typically, there are five
steps within this process:
1. Identifying that the problem exists: Recognizing there is a problem that
needs to be solved.

2. Defining the problem: Naming and describing the problem.

3. Generating solution Coming up with many possible solutions for the

problem.

4. Evaluating solutions and enacting the chosen solution:

Evaluating each possible solution to select the one that is
most likely to solve the problem, and then effectively carrying
out the chosen solution.
 • 5. Assessing the outcome: Determining whether the problem
was solved or not. If the problem was solved, no need to
repeat the process. If the problem still exists or if another
problem appears, the process might need to begin again.

For many competent problem solvers, this process can

be automatic and skilled social problem solvers may
not go through the process in a linear fashion or even
realize the steps they take to solve the problem.
How to Foster Social Problem Solving in Your Classroom

Teaching students to solve a social problem is similar to solving other

types of problems, such as in math. Start by teaching explicitly each
step of the social problem-solving process to your students and review
the process often.
An acronym can be used to help them remember the steps. For
example, the Cognitive Behavioral Research Group at the
University of Florida developed the following acronym as part of
the Take CHARGE! curriculum to teach middle school students the
process:
Check – See If You’re Angry

Hold on – Calm Down & Think

Analyze – Figure Out the Cause

Reflect – On Possible Solutions

Go for it – Pick a Solution

Evaluate – See What Happened

There are many other ways to foster social problem solving in your classroom.

Have students apply the social problem-solving process to problems that they encounter
in school. Go through the social problem-solving steps with students to help them decide
on the best solution.
Include practice for social problem-solving skills by using activities, games, and role-plays
throughout your school day.

Incorporate social problem-solving instruction in other subject

areas.
Literacy instruction: have students decide how a book character
could solve a problem.
Writing: have students write about problems they encounter,
solutions they brainstormed, how they enacted the solution, and
the outcome.
Incorporate social problem-solving instruction in other
subject areas.
Literacy instruction: have students decide how a book
character could solve a problem.
Writing: have students write about problems they
encounter, solutions they brainstormed, how they
enacted the solution, and the outcome.
 THANK YOU!!!!!

PRESEENTED BY:
GROUP 7
CRISTEL MAE C.AGANAN
MARY GRACE B. MARTINEZ
MARIDEL SAGUILER