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Introduction of CPS

The document outlines the 6 stages of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) as defined in the CPS 3.0 model: 1) Mess Finding 2) Data Finding 3) Problem Finding 4) Idea Finding 5) Solution Finding 6) Acceptance Finding. Each stage involves different creative thinking techniques to progress through defining and solving problems.

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Introduction of CPS

The document outlines the 6 stages of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) as defined in the CPS 3.0 model: 1) Mess Finding 2) Data Finding 3) Problem Finding 4) Idea Finding 5) Solution Finding 6) Acceptance Finding. Each stage involves different creative thinking techniques to progress through defining and solving problems.

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Introduction to CPS

The stages of CPS ver. 3.0 (Isaksen & Treffinger, 1985)

Isaksen, S.G. & Treffinger, D.J. (1985) Creative Problem Solving: The Basic Course. Barely Limited.

Martin, J., Bell, R., Farmer, E., & Henry, J. (2010) Technique Library. Milton Keynes Open University.
The stages of CPS ver. 3.0 (Isaksen & Treffinger, 1985)

1. Mess finding 2. Data finding


technique: brainstorming technique: mind mapping
to identify desirable outcomes, and to sort and classify the information
obstacles to be overcome. gathered; and also restating the
problem in the light of your richer
understanding of it.

J. Martin, R. Bell, E. Farmer and J. Henry, (2010) Technique Library, Milton Keynes, UK: Open University
The stages of CPS ver. 3.0 (Isaksen & Treffinger, 1985)

3. Problem finding 4. Idea finding

technique: analytical thinking techniques: brainstorming and mind


mapping
include asking ‘Why?’ (see ‘Why?’, etc.
– repeatable questions and Five Ws combining of different ideas, and the
and H). shortlisting of the most promising
handful, perhaps with some thought for
the more obvious evaluation criteria,
but not over restrictively.

J. Martin, R. Bell, E. Farmer and J. Henry, (2010) Technique Library, Milton Keynes, UK: Open University
The stages of CPS ver. 3.0 (Isaksen & Treffinger, 1985)

5. Solution finding 6. Acceptance finding

Generate and select clear evaluation Avoid negativity, and continue to apply
criteria and improve the shortlisted deferred judgement – problems are
ideas from ‘Idea finding’ as much as uncovered to be solved, not to
you can in the light of these criteria. discourage progress.
Then select the best of these improved
ideas

J. Martin, R. Bell, E. Farmer and J. Henry, (2010) Technique Library, Milton Keynes, UK: Open University
Summary

1. CPS in ELT consist of 2 things: Creativity and Critical Thinking


2. In CPS 3.0 there are 6 steps: Mess finding, Data Finding, Problem Finding,
Idea Finding, Solution Finding, and Acceptance Finding
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Isaksen, S.G., Dorval, K.B., & Treffinger, D.J. (2011). Creative approaches to problem solving: a framework for innovation and
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Isaksen, S.G. & Treffinger, D.J. (1985) Creative Problem Solving: The Basic Course. Barely Limited.

Martin, J., Bell, R., Farmer, E., & Henry, J. (2010) Technique Library. Milton Keynes Open University

Treffinger, D.J., Isaksen, S.G., & Dorval, K.B. (2003). Creative Problem Solving (CPS Version 6.1TM) A Contemporary
Framework for Managing Change. Center for Creative Learning, Inc. & Creative Problem Solving Group, Inc.

Treffinger, D.J. & Isaksen, S.G. (2005). Creative Problem Solving: The History, Development, and Implications for Gifted
Education and Talent Development. Gifted Child Quarterly, 49 (4), pp. 342-353.

Wang, Hung-chun (2019). Fostering learner creativity in the English L2 classroom: Application of the creative problem-solving
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