Problem Solving Model
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS MODEL: I like this model because alternate assessments are especially valuable in evaluating ProblemBased Learning, because they provide teachers with ways of assessing process outcomes. Performance assessments, systematic observations, checklists, and rating scales provide both teachers and students with informative feedback about learning progress.
POSSIBLE DRAWBACKS OF USING THIS MODEL: Problem Solving Models lesson goal is to solve a specific problem, the responsibility for solving it rests with the students, and teachers guide the problemsolving process. Teachers are meant to guide students efforts with questioning and other instructional support as the student attempts to solve the problem. This could be a drawback for me personally as a secondary history student because history is primarilly about relationships rather than solving specific problems- such as math.
HOW I CAN SEE MYSELF USING THIS MODEL: I can see myself using this model by beginning activities with a problems to promote curiosity and challenge students. Authentic tasks then link abstract content to the real world, and autonomy and involvement exist as the activities are conducted.
OTHER COMMENTS/COMPARISONS:It is important to understand the Problem Solving Model because it uses problems as the focus for developing problemsolving skills, content, and selfregulation.It can be used with young children by presenting problems specifically and concretely and providing students with the guidance needed to successfully solve the problems.
Problem Solving Lesson Plan Example
One of the strengths of this lesson plan is that itdescribes how problem-based learning aligns with research on second language acquisition, gives guidelines for teachers and administrators on implementing problem-based learning in classes or programs for adults learning English as a second language (ESL), and outlines the benefits and challenges of a problem-based learning approach with adult English language learners
One of the weaknesses in this lesson plan is that students who share a common first language may use that language rather than English when working in groups on the assigned problem.Teachers must carefully consider the problems and activities that students are involved in to ensure that the students with limited language and literacy understand and find solutions to the problems.
I felt that his lesson plan was very thorough and detailed. I believe that any teacher could pick up this lesson plan and teach it. The only downside is that it is not for history, but all-in-all it is still a great example of the Problem Solving Model.
Problem Solving Lesson Plan Example
One of the strengths in this lesson plan was that the technology and the resources needed changed depending on the day the lesson was taught. This is good because it is nt restating the same lesson plan over and over again and showing students this lesson from different perspectives.
One of the weaknesses is this lesson plan was that the teacher did not provide any modifications for diverse or disabled students.It can be used with young children by presenting problems specifically and concretely and providing students with the guidance needed to successfully solve the problems. Which is what his teacher did, but this is the only modification to the model they made for students.
I felt this lesson plan was well executed for elementry students. I like that it took multiple days to discuss and that the teacher planned for it to take that long rather than trying to cram the entire lesson into one day.