Advantages Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
Presented by:
MASHAL FATIMA (2019-1501)
Problem solving is an
instructional method or
technique where by the
teacher and pupils attempt in
a finding a solution.
Students are presented with
problems which requires
them to find either a
scientific or technological
solution.
Problem solving is the act
of defining a problem;
Skinner 1953 defined: determining the cause of
problem solving as the problem; identifying,
“any behavior which, prioritizing, and selecting
through the alternatives for a solution; &
manipulation of implementing a solution.
variables, makes the
appearance of a
solution more
probable”
TYPES OF PROBLEMS
Reproductive
Productive
Thinking
Thinking
• following a
• insight and
sequence
creativity
known to
produce a
workable
answer
MONKEYS SHOWED “INSIGHT” DURING
PROBLEM-SOLVING ( Kohler 1945)
In future use
In different fields
TEACHER ROLE IN
PROBLEM SOLVING
• The students to define the problem
clearly.
• To analyze the situation in parts.
• Must be alert and active to arouse
interest among students.
• Teacher should help the learner if
they are facing any difficulties.
CONTINUE
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