Problem Solving
Program 3: Problem-Solving Skills Training Session
Why
Problem-solving is a vital skill that empowers individuals to overcome challenges and find innovative solutions. This program nurtures critical thinking and resourcefulness.
What
Participants will engage in hands-on activities to tackle real-world scenarios, developing practical problem-solving strategies.
How
Through collaborative exercises, participants will learn to approach obstacles with creativity and determination, setting them on a path to success.
Duration:
2 hours
Target Audience:
Government School Children
1. Introduction to Problem-Solving (15 minutes)
- Icebreaker Activity (5 minutes): “Brain Teasers”
- Start with simple riddles or brain teasers to get participants thinking.
- Welcome and Objective (5 minutes):
- Explain what problem-solving means and why it’s important in everyday life.
- Group Discussion (5 minutes):
- Ask participants about situations where they’ve faced a problem and how they tried to solve it.
2. Identifying Problems (30 minutes)
- Activity 1 (10 minutes): “Spot the Problem”
- Show pictures with problems (e.g., a broken toy, spilled milk). Participants identify the problem.
- Activity 2 (10 minutes): “Problem Cards”
- Provide cards with everyday problems. Participants discuss possible solutions.
- Activity 3 (10 minutes): “Problem Hunt”
- Participants walk around and identify a problem they see. They discuss how it can be solved.
3. Brainstorming Solutions (30 minutes)
- Activity 1 (15 minutes): “Solution Storm”
- Provide a simple problem scenario. Participants brainstorm as many solutions as they can.
- Activity 2 (15 minutes): “Creative Ideas”
- Encourage participants to come up with creative and fun solutions to common problems.
4. Making Decisions (30 minutes)
- Activity 1 (15 minutes): “Pros and Cons”
- Provide a scenario. Participants discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different solutions.
- Activity 2 (15 minutes): “Choose Your Adventure”
- Present a problem with two or more possible solutions. Participants choose the best one and explain why.
5. Practice and Feedback (30 minutes)
- Group Activity (15 minutes): “Team Problem-Solving”
- Participants work in teams to solve a problem. They discuss and present their solution.
- Group Discussion and Feedback (15 minutes):
- Ask participants to share what they’ve learned about effective problem-solving.
6. Conclusion and Reflection (15 minutes)
- Group Discussion (10 minutes):
- Ask participants to share one problem-solving technique they found helpful.
- Closing Remarks (5 minutes):
- Summarize the session and encourage participants to continue using these skills.
