Problem Solving involves Perspective Taking

STEP Model  Say the problem  Think of solutions  Explore consequences  Pick the best solution

Say the Problem (without blame) Is it: - She burned the food. OR - The food is on fire.

Say the Problem (without blame) Is it: - He took my bowling ball. OR - The boys are arguing over the green bowling ball.

Say the Problem (without blame) In basketball, this is called a Jump Ball - It is when bother teams grab the ball - They alternate who gets the ball which is a fair solution to the problem

Say the Problem (without blame) Sam sits near Jeanie at lunch. He likes Jeanie. He texts her one weekend to ask if she wants to go to Starbucks. He texts her again a day later when she does not reply. Sam’s Perspective on the Problem: She won’t answer my texts Jeanie’s Perspective on the Problem: He won’t leave me alone

Say the Problem (without blame) Sheldon’s Barber Problem What would Sheldon say is the problem? What would Leonard say is the problem? **different perspectives**

Think of Solutions (that are safe and respectful) Should she leave the pan on fire and walk away? Should she put the pan in the sink? Should she get a fire extinguisher?

Think of Solutions (that are safe and respectful) Cinema Problem- The Big Bang Theory What solutions do the guys offer? - Getting Slurpee’s instead of Icee’s - Offer different times to see the movie Why do none of these solutions work? - Sheldon isn’t being flexible

Explore Consequences (what would happen if….) She left the pan on fire and walk away? She put the pan in the sink? She got a fire extinguisher?

Pick the best solution (make a plan)  She should turn off the stove  Put the pan down  Grab the fire extinguisher  Call for some help

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Reminder- Bullying Repeated: happening more than once Imbalance of Power: multiple people picking on one person Purposeful: knowing you are hurting the person’s feeling and doing it anyways (comments, notes, etc.) There will be consequences

Difference between being annoyed and putting someone down He’s so annoying. I don’t like him You’re an idiot!

Review- STEP Model  Say the problem  Think of solutions  Explore consequences  Pick the best solution ** We are constantly doing this throughout our day as we encounter problems (big or small)

Let’s watch a show… And see how the characters use the STEP Model

Small problem: I brought chicken and rice to warm up for lunch today but there are no eating utensils in my lunch bag.  Say the Problem - I forgot my fork. I don’t have a fork to eat my lunch 4. Pick the best solution 2. Think of solutions3. Explore consequences Go to cafeteriaToo much time, might be out Go to WalesLess time consuming, might be out Eat with my handsMessy, give people weird thoughts, people avoid me for lunch

Big Problem: I broke my leg over the weekend and now a large cast up my leg. My mom says I have to go to school tomorrow.  Say the problem 4. Pick the best solution 2. Think of solutions3. Explore consequences Get crutchesTime consuming, helpful but pain is possible WheelchairArms get tired, get to be lazy, get around by yourself, cost Lock yourself in your roomGet in trouble, lose education, make up work, might not move or heal

What it looks like when problem solving Xbox One vs. PS4 - Watch Sheldon and Amy determine possible solutions and explore consequences 2. Think of solutions3. Explore consequences

Sometimes the best solution means giving something up you want to do or doing something you don’t really want to do Situation: ELA teacher wants you to write 3 sentences about what you have just read but you say you are too tired to write. Say the problem Pick best solution: 2. Think of solutions 3. Explore consequences

Next Unit: Rigid and Flexible Thinking Please complete worksheet so I have an idea of what you know about the topic