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Future Problem Solving Program
Inquiry Strategies
Critical Thinking
Stepping into Global Issues
karen.moxley@gcisd.net
Karen Moxley
Grapevine-Colleyville
ISD
Texas Future Problem Solving ProgramScenario
Community Problem Solving (CmPS)
Global IssuesCompetitive $60 per team
Non-Competitive $50 per team
http://www.txfpsp.org
Future Problem Solving Program International, Inc.
United States
All 50 States
Other countries
Australia
Beijing
Great Britain
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Portugal
Singapore
Shanghai
South Africa
Thailand
Turkey
Six Step Creative Problem Solving
Process
16 Challenges1 Underlying
Problem16 Solutions for
the UP5 CriteriaAnalysisAction Plan
Research Topic – Who, What, How, Trends
Read and Analyze a Scene set 20-30 Years in the Future…
In 2 hours!
Culture of Celebrity
Robotic Age
Megacities
Ocean Soup
2012-13 Topics
Categories
1. Arts & Aesthetics2. Basic Needs3. Business & Commerce4. Communication5. Defense6. Economics7. Education8. Environment9. Ethics & Religion
10. Government & Politics11. Law & Justice12. Miscellaneous13. Physical Health14. Psychological Health15. Recreation16. Social Relationship17. Technology18. Transportation
Challenges – Step 1
Format
Connection to the Future Scene
What is the Challenge (Fact)
Why is it a Challenge (Inference)
Terms of Possibility
Research
Example
Ethics or Religion Issues:
The FS says Abella listened to the report against her and then pushed “accept.” This might be a problem if she had decided to deny the charge and tried to prove it was wrong.
Government or Politics Issues:
People might object to being watched so closely by the government leading to riots or unrest.
Underlying Problem
Format
CONDITIONS (including
PERAMETERS) + STEM
+ KEY VERB PHRASE
+ PURPOSE =
SUCCESSFUL STEP 2
Example
The lives of the residents of Termite Community are closely regulated by the local government of the Community. How might we in 2047 increase autonomy for Termite residents so they are more able to enjoy the advantages of the robotic community?
Solutions – Step 3
Format
Who
What
How
Why
Terms of Absolute
Example
LeCordonBleu Culinary School will offer classes in simple meal preparation. Citizens of the Termite Community will enjoy creating their own menus and cooking nutritious meals for themselves and their families. This is an effective solution because the people will learn to enjoy choosing their food creating a sense of independence and self-sufficiency.
Criteria – Step 4
Format
Addresses KVP & Purpose
Desired Direction
Single Purpose (no FANBOYS)
Superlative
Question Form
Example
Which solution will most improve the experience of living in a robotic community?
ANALYSIS OF SOLUTIONS
Format
Use numbers 1 – 10 only once in each column
Add correctly
Example
Solution 1 2 3 4 5 Total
LeCordonBleu 10
7 8 9 8 42
Free Parks 8 3 5 10 6 32
Craft Classes
3 5 4 5 7 24
Home Decor
4 8 6 7 5 30
Water Park 6 4 1 3 4 18
Hike & Bike Trails
9 1 6 6 5 27
Action Plan – Step 6
Format
Springboard – Step 2
Elaboration – Step 3
Justification – 3 Criteria
Impact on Future Scene
Humaneness – Quality of Life
Project Based Learning
Teach significant contentRequires Critical Thinking , Problem Solving,
Collaboration, and Various forms of CommunicationRequires inquiry as part of the process of learning
and creating something new.Organized around an Open-Ended Driving QuestionCreates a need to know essential content and skills.Allows some degree of Student Voice and Choice.Includes processes for Revision and Reflection.Involves a Public Audience.
From Buck Institute for Education
The Process
Introductory Document
Research** Diigo** Edmodo
“NEEDS TO KNOW” chart
The Process
Mini-lessons on Skills
Incorporating Springboard
Check Progress
Grading / Rubrics
Set Deadlines along the way… # of Sources, Step 1’s written, etc.
Check-up Grades go in the Gradebook Corrections may be made before Final Assessment
of the ProjectEthics/Collaboration grade should be taken weekly
throughout ProjectChoose a skill and grade a portion just for that skill
Presentation Ideas
Videos on SchoolTube, Animoto, District
Websites, District TV
Ask Community Folks to come be Judges/Score
Presentations
Present to other Students
Skype or FaceTime with a group/person for
feedback
Present to School Board Members
Wisdom to Go
“The formulation of the problem is often more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental skill.”― Albert Einstein
“It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.”― Albert Einstein