Effective Problem-Solving Techniques for Students
LIFE SKILLS & VALUE EDUCATION – CLASS-XI – UNIT-7 Problem Solving
We encounter with lots of problem in our life both in our personal and professional life. The ability to solve problem is a basic life skill and is essential in our day to day lives. We solve problems in our daily life without even realizing it. For example, it’s raining outside and you need to go to the store. What do you do? There can be a lot of possible solutions like, you can take your umbrella and go or you can take your car or bus if you don’t want to get wet or you might cancel going to the store. There is no right or wrong in any decision. Every person solves his/her own problem differently. Some problems in life can be small and we can solve them quickly, while some problems can be complex which requires deep thinking. Problem solving is a process of identifying a problem, developing possible solutions and finally deciding the course of action.
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS-
To solve a problem effectively, you can use different skills to find out the
best solution.
- Research: Research is considered to be the basic essential skill for solving a problem. As a problem solver, you need to identify the cause of the issue and understand it fully. Gather as much information as you can about the problem through brainstorming.
- Analysis: Effective solution of a problem also depends upon analyzing the situation well. Use your analytical skills to look for all possible solutions of that problem.
- Decision Making: Among all the alternative solutions possible, you need to decide the best solution looking at the situation. Good research and analytical ability will help you to arrive at the right decision.
- Emotional Intelligence: Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand your own emotions and that of others. It will help you to take the right decisions in life.
IMPORTANCE OF PROBLEM SOLVING-
• Increase brainstorming abilities.
• Makes the impossible possible.
• Good decision maker.
• Self development.
• Increases confidence
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