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