Problem Solving

Teaching independence in finding solutions

Goal

Improve independent problem-solving skills across a variety of situations.

How

Guide the learner through each step in the problem-solving process while emphasizing their collaboration and eventual independence.

Context

Use these steps each time a new problem arises. The process is the same whether it is a small problem (e.g. running out of notebook paper) or a bigger problem (e.g. being bullied at school).

Tip

When the learner provides a solution suggestion (no matter how silly!), always play it out (in real life or via conversation), so they can learn on their own to determine if it was an effective solution or not.