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Problem Solving Model

The document outlines a problem solving model based on the theories of John Dewey and Lev Vygotsky. The model involves 4 main steps: 1) Planning - identifying topics, objectives, and problems for students to solve; 2) Implementing - presenting problems, developing strategies, implementing strategies with feedback; 3) Motivation/Assessment/Modification - motivating students with real-world problems, assessing understanding, and modifying for different ages. The model is important as it uses concrete problems for students to develop deep understanding and see relevance of classroom learning.

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Problem Solving Model

The document outlines a problem solving model based on the theories of John Dewey and Lev Vygotsky. The model involves 4 main steps: 1) Planning - identifying topics, objectives, and problems for students to solve; 2) Implementing - presenting problems, developing strategies, implementing strategies with feedback; 3) Motivation/Assessment/Modification - motivating students with real-world problems, assessing understanding, and modifying for different ages. The model is important as it uses concrete problems for students to develop deep understanding and see relevance of classroom learning.

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2008 Edwin Ellis, All Rights Reserved Published by Makes Sense Strategies, LLC, Northport, AL www.MakesSenseStrategies.com

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Date:
April

2, 2015

Students work through problems to come to a deep understanding of subject matter using problem solving skills, content, and
self-regulation.
Main idea

Theory
John Dewy and Lev
Vygotsky came up with this
model. All problem based
models draw from Deweys
and Vygotskys emphasis that
people are social learners.

Main idea

Main idea

Planning

Implementing

1. Identify topicIdentify topic that is


complex and abstract.
2. Specify learning
objective- Let students
know what you want
them to gain from the
problems.
3. Identify ProblemsIdentify a clear,
concrete, and
personalized problems
that they need to
solve.
4. Access materialsHave readily available
all materials students
will need to solve the
problems accuarately.

1. Review and Present


Problem- Review
knowledge that students
will need to know to
solve the problem then
identify a clear concrete
problem
2. Devise a strategyStudents will come up
with a strategy to solve
the problem then the
teacher will provide
feedback on that strategy.
3. Implement the strategyStudents try to use their
strategy while teacher
monitors their work
4. Discuss and evaluate
results- Teacher and
students discuss if the
strategy work and why
and how it worked.

Main idea

Motivation/Assessment/
Modification

You can motivate students by


selecting problems that they
would face in the real world.
Assess students by using both
group and individual
assessments. You can use
problems then have them
describe how they would
solve it using feedback from
peer or tests/quizzes. You
can also use systematic
observation, checklists, and
rating scales.
Modify problems solving to
fit the age that you are
teaching. Use example
problems that students can
understand and relate to.

So what? What is important to understand about this?

This model is important because it can incorporate real work problems. Students develop a sense that what they learn in the
classroom is not disconnected to their future.

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