Show relevant topic filters »
Problem-Solving :: Problem-Solving

Techniques for facilitating problem-solving active learning activities.

Active Learning
Problem-Solving

Problem-Solving activities assess how well students can analyze, evaluate, and apply information toward the goal of solving a problem or drawing a conclusion based on available evidence or information. Using these approaches, instructors can evaluate how well students can work within a given framework to come to a solution individually or collaboratively.

Problem-Solving Activities
Approach Description Outcome
Analytic Team Students critically read an assignment, listen to a lecture, or watch a video by assuming a role (summarizer, connector, proponent, or critic) that guides their analysis. Helping students understand the different perspectives and processes that constitute a critical analysis.
Case Studies Students review a written study of a real-world scenario and develop a solution to the dilemma presented in the case. Helping students engage in critical reflection by considering multiple alternatives to solving problems.
Send-A-Problem Students solve a problem as a group and pass the problem and solution to a nearby group who does the same, with the final group evaluating the solutions. Helping students work together to practice the thinking skills required for effective problem-solving and for comparing and discriminating between multiple solutions.
Structured Problem-Solving Students follow a structured process to solve problems. Dividing problem-solving processes into manageable steps, so students don’t feel overwhelmed, and they learn to identify, analyze, and solve problems in an organized manner.
Think-Aloud Pair Problem-Solving Students solve problems aloud and try out their reasoning on a listening peer. Emphasizing the problem-solving process (rather than the product) while helping students identify logic and process errors.

Source/Citation

Barkley, Elizabeth F. et al. Collaborative Learning Techniques: A Handbook For College Faculty. Wiley, 2014. pp. 225.


Topics Map > Active Learning > Problem-Solving
Results : 1-12 of 12
XML   JSON  
Search result for "": 1-12
No.Document TitleIDUpdatedHits
1**** Problem-Solving1041622023-03-231758
2Analytic Teams (ALC)1184812023-02-01725
3Case Studies (ALC)1184802023-02-01833
4Send-A-Problem (ALC)1184782023-02-01739
5Think-Aloud Pair Problem-Solving (classroom)1041482022-12-212655
6Case Studies (online)1044052022-10-281890
7Analytic Teams (classroom)1041412022-10-282715
8Case Studies (classroom)1041432022-10-282395
9Send-a-Problem (classroom)1041452022-10-283681
10Structured Problem-Solving (classroom)1041462022-10-283831
11Structured Problem-Solving (ALC)1184772022-10-28786
12Think-Aloud Pair Problem-Solving (ALC)1184762022-10-28863


Not finding what you are looking for? Suggest a new document be created.