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Problem Solving in Problem Solving in the World of Workthe World of WorkProblem Solving in Problem Solving in the World of Workthe World of Work
Ronna MagyRonna Magy
TESOLTESOL
March 25, 2010March 25, 2010
Ronna MagyRonna Magy
TESOLTESOL
March 25, 2010March 25, 2010
Problem Solving in the World of WorkProblem Solving in the World of WorkProblem Solving in the World of WorkProblem Solving in the World of Work
….. crisis today in America. ... a vast number of adults need educational services to be ready for the college and job training our global economy requires, but our adult education and workforce skills development programs…….are not meeting the needs of America’s citizens or its workers.
Reach Higher AmericaOvercoming Crisis in the US WorkforceNational Commission on Adult Literacy 2008
….. crisis today in America. ... a vast number of adults need educational services to be ready for the college and job training our global economy requires, but our adult education and workforce skills development programs…….are not meeting the needs of America’s citizens or its workers.
Reach Higher AmericaOvercoming Crisis in the US WorkforceNational Commission on Adult Literacy 2008
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21st Century skills, knowledge and expertise
Learning and Innovation Skills– Critical Thinking and Problem Solving– Communication and Collaboration– Creativity and Innovation
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
21st Century skills, knowledge and expertise
Learning and Innovation Skills– Critical Thinking and Problem Solving– Communication and Collaboration– Creativity and Innovation
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
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ObjectivesObjectives
Identify workplace issuesIdentify workplace issues Define stages of problem solving Define stages of problem solving Participate in the problem solving processParticipate in the problem solving process Identify problem solving skills “transferable” Identify problem solving skills “transferable”
from classroom to workplacefrom classroom to workplace
ObjectivesObjectives
Identify workplace issuesIdentify workplace issues Define stages of problem solving Define stages of problem solving Participate in the problem solving processParticipate in the problem solving process Identify problem solving skills “transferable” Identify problem solving skills “transferable”
from classroom to workplacefrom classroom to workplace
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BrainstormBrainstorm
What problems do students What problems do students
confront in the workplace?confront in the workplace?
BrainstormBrainstorm
What problems do students What problems do students
confront in the workplace?confront in the workplace?
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21st Century Workplace Readiness Skills
Collaborate in TeamsCollaborate in Teams Communicate EffectivelyCommunicate Effectively Make DecisionsMake Decisions Take Leadership and InitiativeTake Leadership and Initiative Solve Problems, Use Critical ThinkingSolve Problems, Use Critical Thinking Understand Health and Safety PracticeUnderstand Health and Safety Practice Be Flexible and AdaptableBe Flexible and Adaptable Use ComputersUse Computers
21st Century Workplace Readiness Skills
Collaborate in TeamsCollaborate in Teams Communicate EffectivelyCommunicate Effectively Make DecisionsMake Decisions Take Leadership and InitiativeTake Leadership and Initiative Solve Problems, Use Critical ThinkingSolve Problems, Use Critical Thinking Understand Health and Safety PracticeUnderstand Health and Safety Practice Be Flexible and AdaptableBe Flexible and Adaptable Use ComputersUse Computers
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Steps in the Problem Solving Process
Describe or read about a problem Discuss the problem Suggest ways to solve the problem Consider the consequences Come to group consensus
Steps in the Problem Solving Process
Describe or read about a problem Discuss the problem Suggest ways to solve the problem Consider the consequences Come to group consensus
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RolesLeader Read the problem and possible
solutions
Reporter Report Back
Timekeeper Inform group members of time needs
RolesLeader Read the problem and possible
solutions
Reporter Report Back
Timekeeper Inform group members of time needs
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Problem StatementProblem Statement Pedro has a wife and a child. He works two jobs. On
his gardening job he works days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday he works from 2:00 pm-11:00 pm as a waiter.
After work on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday he comes home, eats and goes to school to study English. At school he is happy to be learning, but exhausted from working. After 1 hour of studying he goes home. He wants to study more, but he can’t.
What can he do?
Problem StatementProblem Statement Pedro has a wife and a child. He works two jobs. On
his gardening job he works days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday he works from 2:00 pm-11:00 pm as a waiter.
After work on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday he comes home, eats and goes to school to study English. At school he is happy to be learning, but exhausted from working. After 1 hour of studying he goes home. He wants to study more, but he can’t.
What can he do?
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Solutions to Pedro’s Problem
a. Stop working one job so he has time to study.
b. Study distance learning materials at home.
c. Suggest his wife get a job.
d. Bring his child to childcare at school.
e. Other
Solutions to Pedro’s Problem
a. Stop working one job so he has time to study.
b. Study distance learning materials at home.
c. Suggest his wife get a job.
d. Bring his child to childcare at school.
e. Other
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Give Your OpinionGive Your OpinionDiscuss the problem
I think he can (should).........
Consider the consequences
If he does...........then............
Come to group consensus
We think he can (should)…………
Give Your OpinionGive Your OpinionDiscuss the problem
I think he can (should).........
Consider the consequences
If he does...........then............
Come to group consensus
We think he can (should)…………
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Report BackReport Back
Our group thinks he should……..Our group thinks he should……..because………………………because………………………
Report BackReport Back
Our group thinks he should……..Our group thinks he should……..because………………………because………………………
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Beginning Level Problem Solving Procedure
Discuss Picture Sequence or Picture Pose Guided Questions Students Read the Story Students Suggest Problem Solutions Students Give Opinions by Show of Hands
Beginning Level Problem Solving Procedure
Discuss Picture Sequence or Picture Pose Guided Questions Students Read the Story Students Suggest Problem Solutions Students Give Opinions by Show of Hands
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A Workplace Safety Problem
Problem Solving Procedure Describe or Read about the Problem Discuss the Problem Suggest ways to Solve the Problem Consider the Consequences of Each Solution Come to Group Consensus
A Workplace Safety Problem
Problem Solving Procedure Describe or Read about the Problem Discuss the Problem Suggest ways to Solve the Problem Consider the Consequences of Each Solution Come to Group Consensus
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Transferable Skills
How we can help students transfer the skills
they are learning in school--from the language
classroom to the workplace?
Transferable Skills
How we can help students transfer the skills
they are learning in school--from the language
classroom to the workplace?
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Transferable Skills: Group Brainstorm
What skills did you learn in today’s workshop
that can be transferred to a job?
Transferable Skills: Group Brainstorm
What skills did you learn in today’s workshop
that can be transferred to a job?
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Transferable Skills Guiding Questions:
Did you communicate with others? Did you work in a team? Did you listen to others? Did you come to group consensus? Did you lead your group? Did you discuss the consequences of your decisions?
Transferable Skills Guiding Questions:
Did you communicate with others? Did you work in a team? Did you listen to others? Did you come to group consensus? Did you lead your group? Did you discuss the consequences of your decisions?
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Transferable Skills Statements
1. I can work in a team.2. I can listen to others.3. I can cooperate with others.4. I can be a team leader.
Transferable Skills Statements
1. I can work in a team.2. I can listen to others.3. I can cooperate with others.4. I can be a team leader.
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Ronna Magy
Ronna Magy
Problem Solving in the World of WorkProblem Solving in the World of Work
Ronna Magy
TESOL
March 25, 2010
Ronna Magy
TESOL
March 25, 2010