PROBLEM SOLVING METHOD
- ‘How we think’ reflects this approach
- In this method the learner is required to solve a problem, making use of his previous knowledge.
- According to Dewey ‘the problem fixes the end of thought and the end controls the process of thinking’ For more info
Criteria for problem selection
- The problem should be intellectually challenging to children.
- The problem should not be entirely unfamiliar to the learners it should be related to their previous experience
- The problem should be related to a basic human activity
- The problem should have practical relevance
- The problem should have the potential to create interest among in the specific problem in particular and problem solving in general. For more info
MERITS
- It serves as a preparation for adult life
- It develops the power for critical thinking
- It makes pupil active recipient of knowledge
- It develops values of tolerance and open mindedness
- It helps for the easy assimilation of knowledge
- It helps to establish harmonious relations between teacher and pupils. For more
DEMERITS
- This method will become monotonous if used too frequently
- The problem solving method can easily lead to the selection of trivial and untimely topics
- This is appropriate for developing cognitive competencies, but not for bringing about affective changes. For more
