1st Edition
Desperately Seeking Solutions Helping students build problem-solving skills to meet life's challenges
By Kathy Paterson
Copyright 2009
128 Pages
by
Pembroke Publishers
How do we specifically help kids become good problem-solvers in school as well as in their everyday lives? Desperately Seeking Solutions discusses the specific skills and the critical and creative thinking that go into confronting problems. Organized for easy classroom use, the book introduces a five-step plan for handling almost any situation—defining the problem, considering possibilities, choosing the best option, taking action, and evaluating decisions. Concrete examples teacher-specific tips, and educational games complement this important resource.
Biography
Kathy Paterson