Problem solving is a learned skill and can be enhanced in your home schooled learners.
To develop this skill your home schooled learners have to see you as a role model who has effective problem solving skills.
Life allows us to have a large array of choices.
Some decisions are simple but others require more effort.
Problem solving is a normal reaction for us.
It becomes second nature when making decisions.
There is a process we work through to solve problems.
Some problems need more effort than others to find solutions.
A method for developing problem solving skills is to make your home schooled learners aware that there are five steps to solving a problem and reinforce them so they have the skills to work through any problems with their studies.
This builds a strong foundation for problem solving throughout life.
It is very important to teach them the essential life skill of effective problem solving as this leads to fostering independence.
To develop this skill your home schooled learners have to see you as a role model who has effective problem solving skills.
Life allows us to have a large array of choices.
Some decisions are simple but others require more effort.
Problem solving is a normal reaction for us.
It becomes second nature when making decisions.
There is a process we work through to solve problems.
Some problems need more effort than others to find solutions.
A method for developing problem solving skills is to make your home schooled learners aware that there are five steps to solving a problem and reinforce them so they have the skills to work through any problems with their studies.
This builds a strong foundation for problem solving throughout life.
- What is the Problem - The first step for your home schooled learner is to recognise that a problem exists and that solving it is necessary.
The problem belongs to the learner so don't down grade the importance as each problem will be unique. - Defining the Problem - Your home schooled learner will decide how important the problem is and how much attention it deserves.
They will decide why it is a problem for them and whether it is a part of an ongoing problem.
They may need to talk this through with you to make things clearer. - Working a Solutions - Has this problem arisen before and what solution did they use to solve it.
Is there more than one option to solving the problem and what is their plan to tackle the problem. - Making a Decision - Assist you learner to make a decision as to which problem solving option they will use and examine what they feel the solution will be.
- Solve The Problem - Put in motion the solution and give it time to succeed.
Implement changes needed to be made.
Evaluate how the problem was solved or why you need to rethink.
It is very important to teach them the essential life skill of effective problem solving as this leads to fostering independence.