Teachers’ Professional Development on Problem Solving
Orgoványi-Gajdos, Judit (2016)
Since teaching is a practical activity, efficient problem-solving skill is one of the fundamental competencies teachers need to possess.This book discusses theory and practices for Teachers and Teacher Educators.
Examining the Relationship between Pre-Service Teachers’ Critical Thinking Disposition, Problem Solving Skills and Teacher Self-Efficacy
Cansoy, Ramazan & Emin Türkoğlu, Muhammet (May 29, 2017)
These studies show that critical thinking disposition and problem-solving skills are related to self-efficacy of teachers. An important finding is that critical thinking disposition and problem-solving skills were positive and significant predictors of all sub-dimensions of teacher self-efficacy beliefs.
10 Books That Model SEL Problem-Solving
Rydholm, Kristin (January 16, 2024)
Website. Edutopia (edutopia.org)
These picture books demonstrate social and emotional learning skills as the characters participate in show-and-tell.
How SEL can promote hard conversations about mental health
McMahon, Wendy (April 15, 2019).
Website. EdSurge (edsurge.com).
Topic review. Examines how compiling and analyzing attendance, behavior, academic, and social emotional learning data for individual students can help teachers understand students’ full situation, what struggles they are facing, and how they might be supported.
How to reduce barriers to family engagement
Breese, Elizabeth (March 25, 2017).
Website. Getting Smart (gettingsmart.com)
Topic review. Reviews ideas, data, and trends around the importance of family engagement in schools and common barriers. Suggests approaches school staff can take to promote family engagement.
How to forge a solid parent-teacher relationship
Cusumano, Katherine. The New York Times, August 29, 2020.
Popular press. Explains how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of parent-teacher relationships and communications. Provides suggestions on how strong parent-teacher collaborations can be established.
Exploring the teacher’s role in problem solving
Origo Education Staff (2024).
Website. Origo Education (origoeducation.com).
Blog post. Practical suggestions for problem-solving strategies for teachers.
Teaching problem-solving skills
Centre for Teaching Excellence Staff (2024).
Website. Centre for Teaching Excellence , University of Waterloo.
Blog post. Reviews basic principles for teaching students problem solving skills as well as a model for implementation.
Four tips on teaching problem solving (from a student)
Pelletiere, Anna (November 1, 2016).
Website. Edutopia (edutopia.org).
Blog post. Provides a student perspective on problem solving in the classroom, with a suggestion for the "single most important problem-solving skill" (Hint: It’s not related to perseverance).
10 decision-making tips for school teachers
SchoolSims Staff (2023).
Website. SchoolSims (schoolsims.com).
Blog-post. Presents a series of high-usage approaches to guide teachers in the daily decision-making process in the classroom.
Reducing power struggles in the classroom
Titus, Lindsay (October 15, 2020).
Website. Teach Better (teachbetter.com).
Blog post. States as a premise that many of the interpersonal problems to solve in the classroom are related to power struggles. Provides suggestions for teachers on how to identify such power struggles and avoid entering into them, and how to defuse power struggle situations when they arise.