Post on 13-Jan-2016
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
Problem solving 2
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WHAT AM I GOING TO DO AFTER LEAVING 6AFTER LEAVING 6THTH
FORM?FORM?
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
OPTIONS;
• University home / away
• Gap year
• Resit
• Jobs
• Voluntary work
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
What problem and who has helped you?What problem and who has helped you?
• KWC• Tutors• Parents• Careers • University visits or open evenings• Talks by professionals
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
Describe the main ‘features’Describe the main ‘features’
• A Level Results
• University places / requirements
• Travel
• Jobs
• Finance
• Parental involvement
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING NO 2PROBLEM SOLVING NO 2
FOR / AGAINST CHOOSING- GAP YEAR;
• LIVING COSTS • TRAVEL• PLACE• COST
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING NO 2PROBLEM SOLVING NO 2
FOR / AGAINST CHOOSING- RESIT;
• WHAT SUBJECTS• UNI AFTER• JOB AFTER
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING NO 2PROBLEM SOLVING NO 2
FOR / AGAINST CHOOSING- UNI HOME/AWAY;• COST • COURSE AVAILABILITY• COST TUITION• COST ACCOM• TRAVEL AWAY• HOME SICK• AWAY FROM FRIENDS
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
FOR / AGAINST CHOOSING- VOLUNTARY WORK;
•PLACE•REQUIREMENTS TO WORK CRB•COST•TRAVEL•PERSONAL FINANCE
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
FOR / AGAINST CHOOSING- JOB;
•SALARY•PLACE•TRAVEL•PROSPECTS
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
How to tackle the problemHow to tackle the problem
You should devise two solutions to tackle this You should devise two solutions to tackle this problem problem
You should review the two possible options and You should review the two possible options and discuss with tutors and peers which option is best discuss with tutors and peers which option is best suited to solve the problem.suited to solve the problem.
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
Solution considerations may include; Solution considerations may include;
• INDEPENDENCE• FRIENDS• COST• LOOK AT YOUR REASONS FOR• CONFIRMED WITH• PARENTS• KWC• CAREERS
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
• INCLUDE POINTS FOR AND AGAINST YOUR 2 SOLUTIONS.INCLUDE POINTS FOR AND AGAINST YOUR 2 SOLUTIONS.
• Voluntary workVoluntary work
– FOR- COST EFFECTIVEFOR- COST EFFECTIVE– AGAINST-DIFFICULT TO CHOOSE WHICH FIELDAGAINST-DIFFICULT TO CHOOSE WHICH FIELD
• UniversityUniversity
– GOOD QUALIFICATION / JOB PROSPECTSGOOD QUALIFICATION / JOB PROSPECTS– EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORTEXPERIENCE AND SUPPORT
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
How will you know the problem has been solved, what methods can How will you know the problem has been solved, what methods can you use to show this.you use to show this.
What does your chosen option allow you to do.What does your chosen option allow you to do.
Subject choice matches university entry requirementsSubject choice matches university entry requirements
University application acceptedUniversity application accepted
It depends on the solution you have chosen, however you need to think It depends on the solution you have chosen, however you need to think of how your chosen solution demonstrates how the problem will be of how your chosen solution demonstrates how the problem will be solved.solved.
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
Action PlanAction Plan
This must be detailedThis must be detailed
– Dates information needs to be obtained byDates information needs to be obtained by
– Materials and resource requirementsMaterials and resource requirements
– Must regularly review action plan and record when the actions Must regularly review action plan and record when the actions have been completed have been completed
– Any changes to the action plan should also be recordedAny changes to the action plan should also be recorded
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
SafetySafety
You must record how you intend to work safely when solving the You must record how you intend to work safely when solving the problem.problem.
Safety in the work place (sitting position, time at computer…….)Safety in the work place (sitting position, time at computer…….)
You should record the support you have received and the impact this You should record the support you have received and the impact this has had.has had.
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
Has the problem been solved?Has the problem been solved?
You should look back at their “how will you know its been solved” You should look back at their “how will you know its been solved” section and comment on whether this has shown success.section and comment on whether this has shown success.
You should review your action plan and comment on itYou should review your action plan and comment on it
Make sure you have done what you said you wouldMake sure you have done what you said you would
School for the 21st century at the heart of the communitySchool for the 21st century at the heart of the community
PROBLEM SOLVING 2PROBLEM SOLVING 2
Review how they solved the problems?Review how they solved the problems?
You should evaluate strengths and weakness of your approach. Use You should evaluate strengths and weakness of your approach. Use specific examples and describe why they were successful or specific examples and describe why they were successful or unsuccessful.unsuccessful.
– Time keepingTime keeping
– Planning Planning
– ETCETC
You should reflect on how you worked through the problem solving You should reflect on how you worked through the problem solving activity and how can you improve your problem solving skills in the activity and how can you improve your problem solving skills in the future.future.