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Interpersonal Problem Solving

Presented by Savannah Wolfe

For SPED 438 Consult/Collaboration

Proactive Problem Solving

What is it?

What is it?

Proactive problem solving is deciding on an ultimate goal and the steps to get there. By doing this, it is reducing the amount issues based on the consequences of any actions taken as they were planned out. In other words, identifying weakness/issues and deciding what can be done to prevent a problem before it happens. This has proven to be more difficult than reactive problem solving. However, it has many benefits if done correctly including more productive time and reduced stress if a problem already planned out happens. I like to make a plan, so I foresee myself using this type of problem solving more in my future classroom.

Reactive Problem Solving

What is it?

What is it?

Reactive problem solving is what is the most often used. It is to solve problems as they arise. It allows for reduced stress as people are not always worried about what could happen. However, if a major problem happens, it takes creativity and presistance to solve it because there was no planning that happened beforehand. I do not think I would use this type of problem solving in my classroom. However, if I used proactive problem solving and I predicted the wrong outcome, I would have to reactively problem solve until the issue at hand is figured out.

Problem Solving and Cultural Diversity

In the Classroom

Just like the workplace in today's society, the diversity in classrooms is becoming a topic that needs to be addressed properly. As we know, every child is raised in a different background and culture. Educators need to teach their students that no matter how different someone is, it does not make them better or worse than you are. In a classroom, everyone is equal and everyone deserves the same respect. When it comes to problem solving, especially in groups, students need to remember this when sharing their opinions and reflecting on others' opinions. I plan to teach and celebrate diversity in my classroom from day one. This will help my students to embrace others and cherish everyone's opinions as they might be better than ours.

Deciding whether to problem solve

Decisions that need to be made

When looking at a problem, it is important to first figure out the severity of it. Then, what is causing the problem. Once you gather all the information, it is time to configure an informed solution. The amount of time you have to solve a problem can help you to know what type of problem solving to use. If you have more time to plan ahead, you should utilize proactive problem solving because you will know how to solve an issue as soon as it happens. If you don't extra time to plan ahead, you will most likely utilize reactive problem solving as problems arise in your classroom. As a teacher, when problems come up, you have to decide who will help you find a solution. If it is minor, you can handle it yourself. If the problem is affecting a student's learning, it is time to involve another adult whether it be the student's parents, a fellow teacher, or the principal. All of these components need to be thought of when problem solving within the classroom.

Resources

*https://support-works.com/problem-management-needs-proactive-well-reactive/

*https://problemlosning.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/reactice-and-proactive-problem-solving-idealized-design-ackoff-1978/

*https://medium.com/hacking-and-gonzo/reactive-vs-proactive-development-180017c47fda

*Images taken from Google Images

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