Resources and Tools for Problem Solving Skills
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What is a problem?
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Six steps to problem solving!
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A problem is something that needs a decision or solution!
Generally problem solving involves having a goal or objective with a barrier that needs to be overcome. To achieve a solution creative thinking and strategies and ideas need to be implemented. There are stages of Problem Solving
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Identifying problems
What is this dogs problem?
What has the dog worked out about the problem? What solution has the dog tried? What decision did the dog make to solve the problem? How can you solve a problem?
What is Ormie's problem?
What has Ormie worked out about the problem? What solution has Ormie tried? What decisions did Ormie make to solve the problem? Did it work? |
What is Decision Making?
In its simplest sense, decision-making is the act of choosing between two or more courses of action to solve a problem.
Decision-making involves choosing between possible solutions to a problem. Decisions can be made through either an intuitive or reasoned process, or a combination of the two.
Intuition
Intuition is using your ‘gut feeling’ about possible courses of action.
Intuition is actually a combination of past experience and your personal values. It is worth taking your intuition into account, because it reflects your learning about life. It is, however, not always based on reality, only your perceptions, many of which may have started in childhood and may not be very mature as a result.
It is therefore worth examining your gut feeling closely, especially if you have a very strong feeling against a particular course of action, to see if you can work out why, and whether the feeling is justified.
Reasoning
Reasoning is using the facts and figures in front of you to make decisions.
Reasoning has its roots in the here-and-now, and in facts. It can, however, ignore emotional aspects to the decision, and in particular, issues from the past that may affect the way that the decision is implemented.
Intuition is a perfectly acceptable means of making a decision, although it is generally more appropriate when the decision is of a simple nature or needs to be made quickly.
Making a wrong decision is still ok if it does not harm or hurt you or others, it also means that you'll learn and gain knowledge when you come to make the same decision again.
In its simplest sense, decision-making is the act of choosing between two or more courses of action to solve a problem.
Decision-making involves choosing between possible solutions to a problem. Decisions can be made through either an intuitive or reasoned process, or a combination of the two.
Intuition
Intuition is using your ‘gut feeling’ about possible courses of action.
Intuition is actually a combination of past experience and your personal values. It is worth taking your intuition into account, because it reflects your learning about life. It is, however, not always based on reality, only your perceptions, many of which may have started in childhood and may not be very mature as a result.
It is therefore worth examining your gut feeling closely, especially if you have a very strong feeling against a particular course of action, to see if you can work out why, and whether the feeling is justified.
Reasoning
Reasoning is using the facts and figures in front of you to make decisions.
Reasoning has its roots in the here-and-now, and in facts. It can, however, ignore emotional aspects to the decision, and in particular, issues from the past that may affect the way that the decision is implemented.
Intuition is a perfectly acceptable means of making a decision, although it is generally more appropriate when the decision is of a simple nature or needs to be made quickly.
Making a wrong decision is still ok if it does not harm or hurt you or others, it also means that you'll learn and gain knowledge when you come to make the same decision again.
Example of a Decision Making Activity. Arctic Survival.
How do problems and solutions relate to everyday life and the workplace.
Everyday we are faced with problems. What to wear, what to eat, how to get to school or work, what to take or buy for lunch. These are all problems that need to be solved. They need a DECISION!
What if we needed to make a decision about SAFETY!
What if we needed to make a decision about SAFETY!
Problem Solving and Safety
In life and in the workplace, it is important to understand safety including what to do in an emergency, what signs to look for, how to make decisions to be safe and how to ensure the safety of others.
In life and in the workplace, it is important to understand safety including what to do in an emergency, what signs to look for, how to make decisions to be safe and how to ensure the safety of others.
In Case of Emergency
Call
000
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Fire, Major Accident or illness, Crime
Fire, Ambulance, Police
What happens if you are ill or injured and you are out in public.
Who could you approach for help?
Who to trust in Case of Emergency!
How can you make sure your family are advised that you are ill or injured?
ICE CARDS
Have an ICE CARD in your wallet
ICE is an acronym for “In Case of Emergency”.
An ICE number is a contact phone number of the person / people whom you would like to be contacted if you find yourself in an emergency situation
ALSO, note that most modern phones have locks and passwords on them - therefore no information can be accessed without the pin code. This issue can be overcome by INSTALLING THE EMERGENCY ID APP available for iPhones and Androids. The Emergency ID App has the provision to upload a photo to the phone wallpaper; this ASSISTS IN THE MATCHING OF A PHONE TO ITS OWNER. Emergency contact and medical information can be stored on the app.
iPHONES: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/ice-medical-standard/id412786820?mt=8
GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.medicalid.free&hl=en_AU
Who could you approach for help?
Who to trust in Case of Emergency!
- Police
- Security Officials
- Paramedics (Ambulance officers)
- Firefighters
- Hospital Staff
- Officials who work for an organisation
- Business owners - Supermarkets, shops, service stations, rail stations
How can you make sure your family are advised that you are ill or injured?
ICE CARDS
Have an ICE CARD in your wallet
ICE is an acronym for “In Case of Emergency”.
An ICE number is a contact phone number of the person / people whom you would like to be contacted if you find yourself in an emergency situation
ALSO, note that most modern phones have locks and passwords on them - therefore no information can be accessed without the pin code. This issue can be overcome by INSTALLING THE EMERGENCY ID APP available for iPhones and Androids. The Emergency ID App has the provision to upload a photo to the phone wallpaper; this ASSISTS IN THE MATCHING OF A PHONE TO ITS OWNER. Emergency contact and medical information can be stored on the app.
iPHONES: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/ice-medical-standard/id412786820?mt=8
GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.medicalid.free&hl=en_AU
What if someone is hurt and needs your help?
In Case of Emergency
Call
000
for
Fire, Major Accident or illness, Crime
Fire, Ambulance, Police
When to call an ambulance
*Only ring an ambulance in a medical emergency. If someone is seriously ill or injured, has collapsed, is unconscious. If you are unsure if a person requires an ambulance, call Triple Zero 000, they will ask questions to find out if an ambulance is needed.
*Only ring an ambulance in a medical emergency. If someone is seriously ill or injured, has collapsed, is unconscious. If you are unsure if a person requires an ambulance, call Triple Zero 000, they will ask questions to find out if an ambulance is needed.
When to use the Recovery Position
When someone is feeling faint or is unconscious, it is suggested to put them in a recovery position. (Watch the video for full details)
When someone is feeling faint or is unconscious, it is suggested to put them in a recovery position. (Watch the video for full details)
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What if someone is bleeding or has injured a limb?
If you are required to assist someone who is bleeding you will need a first aid kit and bandages. You'll need to apply the bandages correctly (watch the video for instructions)
Where is your first aid kit located?
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64 Problem Solving Safety Scenarios
Helpful Resources for Safety
Street Safety Problem Solving
Other Problem Solving Activities
Create your own country!
Create a Mini Golf Course!
Measure the room!
Other Problem Solving Activities
Create your own country!
Create a Mini Golf Course!
Measure the room!
