EDU5015 PROBLEM SOLVING IN EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONSEMESTER 1 2015/2016

ASSIGNMENT 1 – Group Assignment (30%); Instruction :

In groups of 3 or 4, prepare an academic essay on one of the following topics:

1. The History and Theory of Problem Solving2. Problem Solving Models and Strategies3. Applying Stevens’ (1996) Five Stages of Problem Solving in Education4. Skills for Effective Problem Solving5. Problem Solving Transfer6. Thinking and Problem Solving7. Decision Making and Problem Solving8. Problem-Based Learning Approach in the Classroom

Assignment Format:

1. Length – Minimum 5000 words or 20 pages (excluding tables, figures and illustrations)2. Typewritten, Double spaced, 12 point font for Times New Roman or 11 point font for

Arial.3. Use APA Format for writing references in text and in the reference list.4. Language – use proper English and avoid colloquial English (e.g. ‘ok’)5. Do not use abbreviations.6. Assignment cover must have the following information:

a. Course name and code.b. Semesterc. Facultyd. Assignment Topice. Name and Matric No. of group members f. Name of instructor

Assignment Guidelines:

1. Content: relevant, precise, extensive, and well organized (with main and sub-topics, arranged in an appropriate manner)

2. Language: free from technical and grammatical errors.3. References must be cited in the body of the text as well as in the reference list; references

used must be relevant, sufficient, and current, and written in the APA format.4. Plagiarism, copying or any other form of academic dishonesty will be handled in

accordance with university policy (Rejected for submission or given ‘0’ mark for the work submitted).

Submission Date: 2 weeks after class presentation.