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 both want 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

Please complete the worksheet

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)

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 I could eat with my handsMy fingers would get messy and I’d look like an animal I could go get a fork from the cafeteria I’d have to walk down there but then I’d get to eat I could not eat my lunch until I get home I’ll get hungry and probably cranky

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

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

More examples Xbox One vs. PS Watch Sheldon and Amy determine possible solutions and explore consequences 2. Think of solutions3. Explore consequences Getting bothNeeding a new entertainment system- more money Flip a coinDidn’t like the answer from flipping Pick oneSee how it works, could return

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 solutions3. Explore consequences Type it outBoring, but wouldn’t have to write Ask for a scribeGet the work done Write 1 to 2Do the rest for homework or study block Just get over it and do itIt will be done quickly