Application should include critical thinking, higher/lower order thinking, the REASON problem-solving model (i.e., Recognize, Evaluate, Analyze, Select, Outline, and Note) and the following components:
- Recognize the primary problem.
- Evaluate information.
- Analyze alternatives and consequences.
- Select the best option.
- Outline and take action.
- Note the results of actions taken.
Application should also include
- clarifying individual and family issues
- identifying resources for individual and family problem solving
- identifying problem-solving steps
- creating alternatives for solving problems
- evaluating the potential consequences of alternatives
- using standards to make decisions
- implementing decisions
- revising the solution if necessary.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What factors influence attitudes toward problem solving?
- What are the benefits of considering many solutions to a problem?
- How does context influence problem solving?
Communication
- How can technology assist us in solving problems?
- What communication skills are helpful in solving problems?
Leadership
- How can leaders ensure that the problem has been accurately put into context?
- What leadership techniques can be used to set a goal for solving the problem?
- How can leaders motivate others to solve problems?
Management
- What management techniques are helpful in problem solving?
- How might reflecting on the outcome of decisions help when facing future problems?
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