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Curriculum Learning Points

PART IV:
Problem Solving

• Good decision making first requires recognition of the core problem.
• Creative brainstorming can produce a wide variety of problem-solving options.
• Teamwork utilizes both individual and group strengths.
• Taking charge of our lives demands taking charge of our time.


 

PART IV:
Problem Solving

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A.  Life Can Be Habit Forming!

1.  On autopilot
      Activity 1:  It’s Getting to be a  Habit!

2.  Hard work
      Activity 2:  Thoughts for Keeps

B.  Problems! Problems! Problems!

1.  The core of the matter
     Activity 3:  What’s Your Problem?

2.  Giving it some thought  

C.  I Think I Got It!

1.  Can you imagine?
     Activity 4:  I Got It!
     Activity 5:  Rules of Brainstorming
     Activity 6:  A “Storm” is Forming

2.  Try it out!
     Activity 7:  Solutions, Solutions

3.  No failures — just new beginnings
     Judgment

D.  Be Creative!

1.  Out with the old  

2.  In with the new
     Activity 8:  Different Angles
      Activity 9:  Picasso Potential

3.  Take the risk!

E.  Working Together

1.  One is a lonely number

2.  Cooperation requires two

3.  It’s called teamwork
     Activity 10:  It Takes Two
     Activity 11:  It’s a Jungle Out There
     Activity 11:  Provisions
     Activity 11:  Educator’s Guide to Survival Skills

F.  Time Management

1.  The great equalizer
     Activity 12:  What Time Is It?

2.  Where does it go?
     Activity 13:  A Stitch in Time . . .

G.  References 

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