Question

Problem Solving/Goal Setting Checkpoint

Provide an example of a time when you used the problem solving and decision making. What is the role of creativity in the problem solving process? What are three ways that you can increase your personal creativity?

Respond to the following in a essay:

Describe a time you encountered a problem that required you to use the problem solving and decision making steps on page 150 of the textbook. How did you solve the problem using the steps?

Discuss creativity and explain how it influences the problem solving process. Is creativity necessary to successfully solve problems? Why or why not?

Explain the role of critical thinking in the problem solving/creativity process.

List and describe three ways you can increase your personal creativity and/or critical thinking skills when solving problems.

Please bold the questions.

Thank you very much!

Answer 1

I was teaching grade 2 as a part of my fellowship and had to teach 6 subjects in 3.5 hours of instructional time. I also had to account for weekly tests and extracurricular readings and general knowledge discussions during those 4 hours - ( 30 minutes - lunch break)

I had to come up with a system by which I could combine languages + environmental science + general knowledge reading. I had to figure out how to differentiate math instruction. I created systems through which effectiveness was achieved, created peer learning groups.

• < >Provide an example of a time when you used the problem solving and decision making.What is the role of creativity in the problem solving process? Variety of SolutionsCreativity leads to a variety of solutions depending on the perspectives of the individuals involvedDifferent solutions can be employed depending on the situational demandsIt leads to the optimization of the processes. Out of the box thinkingCreativity leads individuals to focus on the objective and ways to reach the goalsIt stops an individual from thinking about self imposed rules and regulations.It allows us to take a holistic view. What are three ways that you can increase your personal creativity?Challenging AssumptionsUnderstanding and defining the problem before jumping into solving issuesKnowing perception patterns and paradigmsBe proactiveRealise and accept the difference between influence and concernFocus on concern and try to solve these issues while you canAdventure
  • Learn from mistakes and patterns
  • Review the creative solutions that did not work in the past
  • Attempt to solve them again