Every problem has a solution.
posted by Sarah @ 5:49 AM
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Monday, October 27, 2008
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- Sounds like you have a problem.
- Why did you do that?
- Thank you for sharing that. It's not a choice.
- Please make a different choice
- Choose, decide, and pick
- If I were you...
- I don't want to hear any more tattling!
- Stop that noise and sit down.
- Where were you when I explained this?
- You're Late
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This is a very true statement and I believe the advice that went with it is even more important. In order transmit this frame of reference, I'm guessing one needs to dig in for the long haul. It will not be possible to become impatient if students don't adopt the philosophy in what we believe to be a reasonable amount of time.
I agree this is so very true. I particularly like the second to the last paragraph - Students need to actively experience a problem solving process many times before it becomes internalized. They must participate, not just watch it being modeled. Repeated active participation is the key - that is something I know I need to remember.
I used this statement when I had 2 students who had a disagreement on Monday. It was interesting to talk through possible solutions with them. It ended with them both deciding to "make a different choice" and state their concerns with each other earlier and in a different way if it ever happened again. It was a process...but we got there!
If we could get kids to believe this then maybe the problems wouldn't seem so big. They would have hope.
I feel that our society today has an attitude of disowning problems or not taking responsibility for them. Maybe our younger generation is used to someone else solving their problems for them and that is why they do not possess theses skills? In any case we need to teach them that it is in their power to successfully solve their problems and that there is a solution.
I love this!! And even better, I love watching students, who have learned to be good problem solvers, figure out a solution to a problem. Every situation seems like the end of the world to some kids. If we can change their thought process, it can eliminate a lot of drama for some kids.
Even though we can walk kids through the problem solving steps, they learn a lot from watching us. One of the best demonstrations is how we handle problems as adults. They are like sponges and are always watching!
BTW - I think I can safely say I am the first blogger of 2009, and no, I guess I don't have a life! Anyway, Happy New Year!
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