School for the 21st century at the heart of the community Problem solving 2

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 WHAT AM I GOING TO DO AFTER LEAVING 6 TH FORM?

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 OPTIONS; University home / away Gap year Resit Jobs Voluntary work

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 What problem and who has helped you? KWC Tutors Parents Careers University visits or open evenings Talks by professionals

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 Describe the main ‘features’ A Level Results University places / requirements Travel Jobs Finance Parental involvement

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING NO 2 FOR / AGAINST CHOOSING- GAP YEAR; LIVING COSTS TRAVEL PLACE COST

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING NO 2 FOR / AGAINST CHOOSING- RESIT; WHAT SUBJECTS UNI AFTER JOB AFTER

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING NO 2 FOR / AGAINST CHOOSING- UNI HOME/AWAY; COST COURSE AVAILABILITY COST TUITION COST ACCOM TRAVEL AWAY HOME SICK AWAY FROM FRIENDS

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 FOR / AGAINST CHOOSING- VOLUNTARY WORK; PLACE REQUIREMENTS TO WORK CRB COST TRAVEL PERSONAL FINANCE

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 FOR / AGAINST CHOOSING- JOB; SALARY PLACE TRAVEL PROSPECTS

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 How to tackle the problem You should devise two solutions to tackle this problem You should review the two possible options and discuss with tutors and peers which option is best suited to solve the problem.

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 Solution considerations may include; INDEPENDENCE FRIENDS COST LOOK AT YOUR REASONS FOR CONFIRMED WITH PARENTS KWC CAREERS

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 INCLUDE POINTS FOR AND AGAINST YOUR 2 SOLUTIONS.INCLUDE POINTS FOR AND AGAINST YOUR 2 SOLUTIONS. Voluntary workVoluntary work –FOR- COST EFFECTIVE – AGAINST-DIFFICULT TO CHOOSE WHICH FIELD UniversityUniversity –GOOD QUALIFICATION / JOB PROSPECTS –EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORT

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 How will you know the problem has been solved, what methods can you use to show this. What does your chosen option allow you to do. Subject choice matches university entry requirements University application accepted It depends on the solution you have chosen, however you need to think of how your chosen solution demonstrates how the problem will be solved.

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 Action Plan This must be detailed –Dates information needs to be obtained by –Materials and resource requirements –Must regularly review action plan and record when the actions have been completed –Any changes to the action plan should also be recorded

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 Safety You must record how you intend to work safely when solving the problem. Safety in the work place (sitting position, time at computer…….) You should record the support you have received and the impact this has had.

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 Has the problem been solved? You should look back at their “how will you know its been solved” section and comment on whether this has shown success. You should review your action plan and comment on it Make sure you have done what you said you would

School for the 21st century at the heart of the community PROBLEM SOLVING 2 Review how they solved the problems? You should evaluate strengths and weakness of your approach. Use specific examples and describe why they were successful or unsuccessful. –Time keeping –Planning –ETC You should reflect on how you worked through the problem solving activity and how can you improve your problem solving skills in the future.