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Janea Jackson
December 1, 2019
PHI210
Professor: Natia Atkins Assignment 2: Problem Solving
For this assignment, I will apply a six-step problem solving process to a specific scenario. Before I begin you must first understand that it is important to utilize concepts of critical thinking and informal logic in order to apply problem-solving skills to a variety of situations. After reading this document you should be able to apply this “Problem Solving Process” to your daily dilemmas.
The reason I have chosen this specific scenario is because I was recently faced with this
exact situation. I am a mom of school aged children, and recently, my oldest son came home with an assignment sheet for a school project. Excitedly, my baby boy beings work immediately. I encourage him to focus on learning and educating himself and I stress the importance of following directions accurately. I don’t mind giving extra support that will inspire his independence, and I was face with quite a dilemma after evaluating the many aspects that come into play.
Here is my scenario:
Your child comes home from school with an assignment sheet for a school project. He / she is very excited about the project and begins work immediately, doing research on the Internet and gathering materials. You read over the assignment sheet and notice that your child is not including all the required items in the project, and you have some ideas for how to improve the quality of the presentation. You recently read an article in a parenting magazine about the importance of a child developing responsibility for his/ her own learning. You recall the many ways in which your parents took over your school projects. You, on the other hand, want to encourage your child's confidence in his / her ability to complete a project independently. The next day, you are at the grocery store when you see a parent of a student in your child's class. That parent has spent over $30 in supplies for the science project and is taking a day off work to put the pieces of the project together.
Step One: Define the Problem
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The big problem that I am facing is my urge to suggest some pointers to my child, after I notice he is not accurately implementing all required items, while also trying to focus on his ability to complete his project independently.
Step Two: Analyze the Problem
There are many views to this problem that need to be addressed. First and foremost, as a parent I want to encourage my son’s confidence in his capability to complete this assignment on his own. Secondly, I notice that he is not adding all requirements in his project. Now, I am thinking of ideas that should improve the excellence of his project. I recall my past school projects that I felt my parents took over and I thinking about a recent article I read about importance of a child developing responsibility for his/ her own learning. And finally, here I am, grocery shopping, when I notice another parent of my child’s classmate. It looks like she spent over $30 in supplies and she is dedicating herself to complete the project on a day she should be working.
Step 3: Generating possible Solutions
There is no right or wrong way to do things here.
Parenting takes patience and thought, so I think it is safe to say, that this situation can stimulate multiple solutions. I’ve come up with three different solutions for myself. Option one is to simply stay out of it, focusing on my encouragement of his independence. Option two would be to continuously go over the assignment with my child, pointing out the necessary requirements that he must implement. Another solution to this problem, is allow him to finish then go over the work, with my child to add any additional items
if necessary, that I fell will improve his work.
Step 4: Analyzing the Solutions
My first solution of leaving my son on his own to complete his project could result in a failing grade, yet I will be proud no matter what. Seeing him eager to complete this assignment on his own is the greatest feeling for the both of us but a failing grade would be a bit disappointing.
Stepping back, I think of times when he knows he needs me and ask for help. I know his inspiration and dedication will take him far. It feels good to have faith in your children, watch them grown freely, and show perseverance. Although, solution two doesn’t give me the satisfaction of completion, I think it is wise that I redirect my child because I think it is best that parents take time to help children with homework. Parents helping children with homework should be done so that children know that parents are just as helpful as teachers when it comes to learning. Even though, I cannot guarantee that my child will implement my directions effectively
complete the assignment correctly, it allows me to tell him my ideas that should improve his work. We all need a reminder here and there, and it doesn’t help to push for the best. My last option slightly interferes with my thoughts on independent learning, but at least the project is complete and has all requirements. As, parents want our kids to strive for success. Sitting down,
and helping children cross all t’s and dot all i’s is a great way to help kids understand their mistakes. At the end of the day I feel it is okay to help children reach their highest potential. Step 5:
Selecting the best Solution(s)
All my solutions make me feel uneasy and they all require a bit of patience. There are many feelings associated with all my problem solutions
, but o
ne thing I do know is that it is okay to make a mistake. Homework and school projects are learning tools that help children develop and transition into adulthood.
I want to be sure that my decisions assisting my child with this project is right morally, so I am set on
making sure that he includes all the required items in the project, but I will not take over and/or complete the project myself. I think the best possible solution is option two, that is to
continuously go over the assignment with my child, pointing out the necessary requirements that
he must implement. At the end of the day I just want to child to the best he can completing his assignment on his own.
Step 6: Planning the next course of action
Now that I found a solution to my problem, I am planning my course of action. Thinking logically, I start with the basics which is reading over the project directions. After, I decided to view my child presentation checking the overall structure and format. After noticing he is missing
some critical items, I decided to write a list of mistakes and guideline to follow. I plan to read these notes with my child to detail and inspire him to be self-sufficient and use logical reasoning to properly organize his final work. I will use this list as a reference that will serve as a reminder and check list that he will use continuously until he turns in his project. I will not change anything or attempt to take matter
into my own hands. I will be persistent reminding, encouraging, and giving comments and taking
notes that I know will improve my child’s science project. In conclusion, I believe this is the best way for a parent to implement the decision to encourage children to be responsible for their own learning. Recognizing and reflecting on whether this option was the most effective is hard. Sometimes us parents beat our selves up because we often feel like our work is never done. There are times when we are faced with that moment when our children say we are smothering but they must know that it is all out of love.
Either way, when it comes to solving a problem the best way to get a great solution is to have patience and make a plan.
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