Gather Information Define Problem Build Understanding Show Understanding
Creative Problem-Solving Process
Learner Prompts
Integration Prompts
Step 1) EXPLORE | LEARNERS GATHER INFORMATION
What do I want to know? → Identify relevant connections
Which strategies and/or tools might best support inquiry via gathering information?
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Students explore learning concepts in a playful way, articulate past experiences, recall prior knowledge, recognize connections
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Learners preview problem-solving process, gather information, ask key questions, identify a relevant problem
Step 2) DESCRIBE | LEARNERS DEFINE THE PROBLEM •
Student teams process overarching criteria, identify dilemma, gather data
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Learners investigate growth and fixed mindset dispositions, glean insights
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Teams articulate empathy for those involved
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Teams sort diverse information, represent findings
Step 3) EXPLAIN | LEARNERS BUILD UNDERSTANDING •
Teams brainstorm possibilities, identify patterns, employ divergent thinking, develop criteria to monitor progress
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Learners create visualizations and concept maps, explain findings, connections, relationships, prepare initial plan of action
Step 4) DEMONSTRATE | LEARNERS SHOW UNDERSTANDING •
Learners create story maps, generate solution mockups, produce final prototype
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Teams wrap up, present plan of action, gather feedback, refine project deliverables prior to final submission
Reflect & Evaluate
Step 5) EVALUATE | LEARNERS REFLECT AND EVALUATE • •
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Teachers gather ongoing data using PRE- and POST-Assessments, optional summative evaluation of final submission Throughout the learning process, teachers and students engage in brief formatives assessments, adjust learning as needed At the end of the project, teachers and students reflect on new understandings, value of learning process, consider improvements, ask new questions
August 8, 2015
→ Explore problem statement and critical question(s)
How am I going to find out what I need to know? → Identify data collection methods
Which strategies and/or tools might best support organizing information (classification) via problem definition?
What did I find? → Examine the data itself
What sense did I make of what I found? → Brainstorm possible solutions, identify criteria
Which strategies and/or tools might best support processing information via building understanding?
→ Analyze data, visualize concepts → Prepare initial plan of action What am I going to do as a result of what I found out? → Construct evidence of learning outcomes
Which strategies and/or tools might best support articulation via showing understanding (sharing/presenting)?
→ Present final plan of action, refine, submit How do I evaluate what I learn and do? → Assess levels of positive impact, adjust as needed
Which strategy and/or tool feature sets might best support: -
Student’s learning needs, goals, and objectives?
What new questions do my findings bring up? → Reformulate critical question(s)
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Curriculum content requirements and collaborative learning?
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Student follow-up and assessment practices?
In Collaboration with Granite State College
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