TechnoLearn: An International Journal of Educational Technology
Year : 2011, Volume : 1, Issue : 1
First page : ( 167) Last page : ( 173)
Print ISSN : 2231–4105. Online ISSN : 2249–5223.

Developing problem-solving skills through training program and studying its’ effectiveness

Das Elizabeth Anthony

Dnyaneshwar B.Ed. College, Alandi (D), Dehu Phata, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Email: elizabethdas100@gmail.com

Abstract

The nature of human problem solving methods has been studied by psychologists over the past hundred years. There are several methods of studying problem solving, including; introspection, behaviorism, simulation, computer modeling and experiment. Every problem is an opportunity for learning. Everybody faces many problems in life. The adolescence age is the age of various problems due to physical and emotional changes. Problem-solving is the natural process in human being but we cannot that it will develop at its’ best level. It is also a slow process, but with deliberates efforts and special training, skills of problem-solving can be developed. It is the innovative educational method for students to learn through the problem-solving skills. Research into problem-solving began since 1960’s. Particularly, the development in cognitive psychology influenced much of the research done on problem-solving skills. Such as Parnes (18581960), Torrance (1959), Cavington, Crutchfield & Davis (1966), Joyce Juntune (1979), Shaw & Cliatt (1986). The research is the attempt to develop the problem-solving skills through special training programme for IX standard students. Researcher studied open - end problems of the IX standard students are generally related to educational (learning) field and with the help of guide and expert he develop an training programme. A training programme will be consisting of twenty five sessions of forty five minutes prepared by the researcher by integrating various principles and techniques given by other experts to develop cognitive skills involved in the problem-solving process. The methods of research study are survey and experimental method, equivalent group design is selected for the research study. The programme is very effective on the both the levels.

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Keywords

Problem Solving Skills, Training Program.

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