It explains about what is problem solving method, steps in problem solving method, Model of problem solving method, merits and demerits of it.

1. PROBLEM SOLVING METHOD
DR. C. BEULAH JAYARANI
M.Sc., M.A, M.Ed, M.Phil (Edn), M.Phil (ZOO), NET, Ph.D
ASST. PROFESSOR,
LOYOLA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, CHENNAI - 34

2. INTRODUCTION
 A problem is generally considered to be a Task, A Situation, Or
Person which is difficult to deal with or control due to
complexity and in transparency
In each case, a problem is considered to be a matter which is
difficult to solve or settle, a doubtful case, or a complex task
involving doubt and uncertainty
Problem solving is generally regarded as the most important
cognitive activity in everyday and professional contexts.
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3. STEPS IN PROBLEM SOLVING METHOD
Recognizing
the problem
Defining
and
interpreting
the problem
Collecting
data related
to the
problem
Organizing
and
evaluating
the data of
problem
Arriving at
final
conclusion
Verifying
the result
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4. A. RECOGNIzING THE PROBLEM
• Teacher should recognize a discussion of a
problem with the students.
• Based on the discussion students should feel that
it is their own problem and they should solve it.
• The teacher should organize the problem in such
a manner that it should arouse student’s interest
to study and solve it.
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5. B. DEfINING AND INTERPRETING THE PROBLEM
• The teacher should explain the problem
given to the students in detail Or may be
interpreted by the students themselves
through discussion.
• All the attributes constituting the problem
must be defined in a systematic manner.
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6. C. COLLECTION Of DATA RELATED TO THE
PROBLEM
• The teacher should suggest the available
resources like books, journals, periodicals,
etc, with respect to the problem given to the
students.
• Encourage students to collect data from
different sources.
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7. D. ORGANIzING AND EVALUATING THE DATA Of
PROBLEM
• In this stage, the teacher can help the
students in arranging and classifying the
materials collected in a scientific way.
• The data collected must be well
organized by the students and all the
unwanted superfluous matter should be
deleted.
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8. E. ARRIVING AT fINAL CONCLUSION
• After analyzing all the important points with
respect to the problem, a tentative solution
may be discussed among the students and
finally they will arrive at a conclusion
collectively.
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9. f. VERIfICATION Of RESULT
• Finally the solution to the
problem must be verified by
applying this result in a new
situation to detect the
discrepancies If any, in the
acts already discovered.
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MODEL PROBLEM SOLVING

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13. • Students learns the art of solving problem in real life
• Reflective thinking and power of reasoning can be
developed
• Self-confidence will be developed
• Develops open-mindedness and tolerance
• Helps students in developing the power of critical
judgements
• Inculcates the habit of open-mindedness and
tolerance
MERITS
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14. DEMERITS
• It is difficult for the teacher to organize the contents
of science.
• It is a time-consuming process.
• Textbooks and other written material are not
available as per the guidelines of the problem-
solving method.
• This method is useful only for the students studying
higher classes.
• All the lessons or topics cannot be taught by his
method
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15. REfERENCE
“Teaching of Biological Science”
TNTEU – Study Material
Ram Publications
Sri Krishna Publications
Kaviyamala Publications
Google Images
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