Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution Steps
Practice:
The activity assists in finding the right solutions by determining the steps to follow in the event of a problem or conflict, and by analyzing and understanding the problem.
The main purpose of using the problem-solving method in education and learning is to develop decision-making skills. This way, students acquire the ability to apply the best behavior that matches with their purpose, by selecting it from among the alternatives. The steps of a solution are analyzed based on the examples provided to or selected by the students themselves.
Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution Steps
- Being aware of, feeling, and understanding a problem
- Identifying and narrowing the problem down
- Collecting data about the problem
- Suggesting potential solutions and constructing a hypothesis
- Testing the hypotheses
- Conclusion and evaluation
When to Use
Anytime
Age Level
K12
Duration
In 30-minute sessions
Materials
Paper and pen
Social-Emotional Learning Areas
Understanding and analysis, decision-making, making the right choice for solution
Purpose
Developing problem-solving skills