Modeling Problem Solving

Standard: The tutor models and can instruct the tutee to incorporate appropriate problem solving skills in the tutoring process.

Outcome: The tutor is able to successfully incorporate the steps to effective problem solving relative to the specific model presented in tutor training and can instruct the tutee on how to use this model to address a myriad of academic and psycho-social issues.

As a tutor, you are expected to learn how to problem solve so you can model it for your tutees. Problem solving it a critical aspect of learning making if a very valuable tool for yourself and your tutee. Modeling problem solving will help you become more familiar with the concept as well as(obviously) showing the tutee the proper, effective way to problem solve.

Putting the theory into practice

Step 1: Understand

Locate the problem you're having. What obstacles are you currently facing that's preventing you from getting the right answer/ solving the problem? Locate the problems and separate them so you can deal with each one individually. Understand not just the problem, but what caused the problem.e

Step 2: Strategize

Understand the obstacles thoroughly. Research the obstacle and use that research and newfound understanding to remove it as an obstacle. What must you do differently to prevent yourself from failing in the same way as last time? Understand what caused the initial failure before you try again.

Step 3: Implement

Attempt the problem again. Keep in mind the research/practice you did in step 2 to ensure you don't repeat mistakes. Remember! It's about learning from your mistakes, not preventing failure. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me!

Consider this

How were you modeling problem solving in the past? What will you add to that/do instead?

Is this skill something you've used previously in your own work?

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