Creative Process in Developing a Problem Statement
In developing the problem statement I chose, I thought about issues in the community in which we live. I wanted students to find relevancy in the scope of the project so that they would understand how finding a solution or alternatives affects them personally. The problem relates to their drinking water! I wanted my students to use their thinking skills along with their technical skills to organize, analyze, prepare, and draw conclusions from information gathered. A joy for me in teaching is seeing students use their technical skills to complete projects without being helped to create a chart or plan a database, etc.
A project such as the one I described could be separated out into different activities throughout the year such as defining the problem, research, guest speakers, gathering information, etc. I would keep the reporting activity for a time when students were proficient in using the technology. As stated I want to see students make the connection between their technical skills and the ability to use the skills to solve a problem. I expect my students to take ownership of the project, to work collaboratively with others in their group, and to be able to communicate their findings to others.
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This is a terrific way to connect what you teach with a real life situation in which the skills learned in your class can be used! I know it was a tough process, but you have come up with a winner!
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