DEFINITION

Problem solving is a teaching strategy that employs

the scientific method in searching for information.
PURPOSE OF PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Train the students in the act of reasoning.

• Gain and improve the knowledge.

• Solve puzzling question.

• Overcome the obstacles in the attainment of

objectives.
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

Clarify what the problem is about.

Plan out what you are going to do.

Try out your plan to solve the problem.

Clarify what the problem is about.

Try another plan if previous plan is not fruitful.

FEATURES OF PROBLEM SOLVING:
• The problem should be meaningful and interesting.

• It should have some attachment with life.

• It should have some attachment with other subjects if

possible.

• It should be related to the needs of the students.

• The problem should be clearly defined.

ADVANTAGES OF PROBLEM
SOLVING:
1. Problem Solving is most effective in developing skill.

2. It is a general procedure in finding solutions to daily life.

3. The student’s active involvement resulting in meaningful experiences.

4. Problem-solving develops higher level thinking skills.

5. The students learn to accept the opinions and evidence shared by others.
DISADVANTAGES OF PROBLEM
SOLVING:

Generally problem solving involves mental activity only.

Small children do not posses sufficient background
information.
Students may not have sources of books.
It is a time consuming process.
Mental level of all students is not equal.
STEPS FOR EFFECTIVE PROBLEM
SOLVING:
1. Formation of a problem.

2. Collection of data and information.

3. Organisation of data.

4. Drawing of conclusion.

5. Testing of conclusion.
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