ERIC Number: ED380652
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: 116
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Problem Solving. Workplace Strategies for Thoughtful Change.
Diller, Janelle; Moore, Rita
This learning module is designed to enable participants to look at problems from a variety of perspectives, to apply a basic problem-solving strategy, to implement a plan of action, and to identify problems that are of particular importance to their workplace. The module includes units for six class sessions. Each unit includes the following materials: rationale, learning objectives, curriculum notes and references for the instructor, course outline, introduction, evaluations, information sheets, problems to solve, and transparency masters. The six sessions cover these topics: looking at problems from a variety of perspectives, identifying a problem to solve, narrowing a problem, brainstorming, implementing a solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process that was chosen. (KC)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Behavioral Objectives, Brainstorming, Change Strategies, Community Colleges, Creative Thinking, High School Equivalency Programs, Job Skills, Learning Activities, Learning Modules, Literacy Education, Metacognition, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills, Two Year Colleges, Workplace Literacy
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. National Workplace Literacy Program.
Authoring Institution: Colorado State Community Coll. and Occupational Education System, Denver.; Pikes Peak Community Coll., Colorado Springs.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Note: For related documents, see CE 068 598-610.


