Module 7
problem Solving
Problem solving can be used to solve practical issues in our life.
Problem-solving can be used for everything.
Some things in life are outside of our control and we can’t change.
Have a think about areas of life within your control to solve.
Brainstorming some ideas to solve problems can help you to act.
Here’s an example for Taylor:
| 1. Write down the problem. Describe it clearly and in detail. |
| I have 3 overdue assignments and I have not asked the teacher for an extension. I am losing marks each day. |
2. Think of all possible solutions.
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| Do not do anything (this is not going to help me). Talk to my friends in the class about if they are also late with their assignments (it might help me feel a bit better if some of them are also behind, but it’s not going to solve my issue). Talk to my teacher and bring up the situation. Say I have not handed in the assignments because I am worried I will fail as my concentration has been so bad since Nanna died. Ask for extensions and if I can get out of the late mark penalty given the situation (this seems like a good idea). |
| 3. Decide on one idea to try out. |
| Talk to my teacher. |
| 4. Plan the chosen idea. |
| Wait until the end of my next class tomorrow and ask my teacher. |
| 5. Carry out the idea. |
| Explained what was going on, asked for extensions and about the late mark penalty. |
| 6. What was the effect? |
| I was feeling so stressed before asking, but my teacher was lovely, they said I could have extensions and would not receive any late penalties. I was very relieved. |
Watch below to hear about what Taylor thought of problem-solving:
“I felt so relieved with a lot less pressure on me.”
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