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Problem Solving involves Perspective Taking

Problem Solving involves Perspective Taking. STEP Model. S ay the problem T hink of solutions E xplore consequences P ick the best solution . Say the Problem (without blame) . Is it: She burned the food. OR The food is on fire. Say the Problem (without blame). Is it:

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Problem Solving involves Perspective Taking

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  1. Problem Solving involves Perspective Taking

  2. STEP Model • Say the problem • Think of solutions • Explore consequences • Pick the best solution

  3. Say the Problem (without blame) • Is it: • She burned the food. OR • The food is on fire.

  4. Say the Problem (without blame) • Is it: • He took my bowling ball. OR • The boys both want the green bowling ball.

  5. Say the Problem (without blame) • In basketball, this is called a Jump Ball • It is when bother teams grab the ball • They alternate who gets the ball which is a fair solution to the problem

  6. Say the Problem (without blame) • Sam sits near Jeanie at lunch. He likes Jeanie. He texts her one weekend to ask if she wants to go to Starbucks. He texts her again a day later when she does not reply. Sam’s Perspective on the Problem: She won’t answer my texts Jeanie’s Perspective on the Problem: He won’t leave me alone

  7. Say the Problem (without blame) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAAkD9TPCq0 Sheldon’s Barber Problem • What would Sheldon say is the problem? • What would Leonard say is the problem? **different perspectives**

  8. Think of Solutions (that are safe and respectful) • Should she leave the pan on fire and walk away? • Should she put the pan in the sink? • Should she get a fire extinguisher?

  9. Think of Solutions (that are safe and respectful) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm9gOxnX5XM Cinema Problem- The Big Bang Theory • What solutions do the guys offer? • Getting Slurpee’s instead of Icee’s • Offer different times to see the movie • Why do none of these solutions work? - Sheldon isn’t being flexible

  10. Explore Consequences(what would happen if….) • She left the pan on fire and walk away? • She put the pan in the sink? • She got a fire extinguisher?

  11. Pick the best solution(make a plan) • She should turn off the stove • Put the pan down • Grab the fire extinguisher • Call for some help

  12. Please complete the worksheet

  13. Review- STEP Model • Say the problem • Think of solutions • Explore consequences • Pick the best solution ** We are constantly doing this throughout our day as we encounter problems (big or small)

  14. Small problem: I brought chicken and rice to warm up for lunch today but there are no eating utensils in my lunch bag. • Say the Problem • I forgot my fork. I don’t have a fork to eat my lunch 4. Pick the best solution

  15. Big Problem: I broke my leg over the weekend and now a large cast up my leg. My mom says I have to go to school tomorrow. • Say the problem 4. Pick the best solution

  16. Let’s watch a show… • And see how the characters use the STEP Model

  17. More examples • Xbox One vs. PS4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZA2770_f84 • Watch Sheldon and Amy determine possible solutions and explore consequences

  18. Sometimes the best solution means giving something up you want to do or doing something you don’t really want to do • Situation: ELA teacher wants you to write 3 sentences about what you have just read but you say you are too tired to write. • Say the problem • Pick best solution:

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