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Description
Description
This module focuses on the components of the problem solving process. Problem solving is an integral part of the work in language technology. Problem solving is a process that is learned and intentional.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
1. You will be able to describe a process for problem solving.
2. You will be able to use that process to do problem solving.
Learning Tasks
Learning Tasks
1. Read the book “Introduction to Problem Solving in the Information Age” by David Moursound (PS-in-IA.pdf). Focus on chapters 1-5, 7 and 9.
2. Write a short summary indicating three takeaways from the book. Discuss your summary to your mentor.
3. Read the following web articles on describing a problem-solving process.
4. Describe the process for problem solving in a short document (less than one page). Submit your document to your mentor.
Assessment
Assessment
Answer the following eleven questions and review your answers with your mentor.
1. Definition for a formal problem-solving process should include the following.
2. One of the big ideas in problem solving is the need to convert ___________ problem situation into ___________ problem.
3. What are the three categories of aids to posing and solving problems?
4. Name four general purpose strategies for learning.
5. What is low-road transfer of learning?
6. What is high-road transfer of learning?
7. Make of a list of physical tools that you used in problem solving.
8. Make a list of mental tools that you used in problem solving.
9. Select two different narrowly defined domains in which you have a reasonably high level of expertise. Compare and contrast these domains and your relative levels of expertise. How did you achieve your expertise (formal versus informal education? how long did it take? what was your intrinsic and/or extrinsic motivation?)
10. Name four general purpose strategies for learning.
11. What is the 6-step problem solving strategy?
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