arrow
Return

Finding the problem: How students approach problem identification

delete2020-03-01
delete10
PRE
AI
L
Lisa DaVia Rubenstein *
G
Gregory L. Callan
K
K Neumeister
L
Lisa M. Ridgley
DOI:10.1016/j.tsc.2020.100635delete
deleteOriginal
deleteOriginal request for help
deleteShare
deleteSave
Abstract

Abstract

En 中文
The primary purpose of this study was to describe students' strategic approaches to problem identification. Given the absence of descriptive research in creative problem identification strategies, the secondary purpose was to explore the multiple methods for coding students' responses, including (a) deductive, (b) inductive, and (c) hybrid approaches. Eighth and ninth grade students (N = 90) responded to semi-structured interview prompts while completing a creative problem-solving task (i.e., Creative Problem Solving-Microanalysis Interview Protocol; CPS-MIP). All three coding approaches provided insights and limitations. Collectively, most students only discussed 1-2 strategies, and those strategies tended to represent lower levels of processing (e.g., Resource Management regulating attention/perception). Fewer students used more complex strategies, such as Elaboration (i.e., exploring/connecting information), Analysis (i.e., considering/dissecting specific components), and Manipulation (i.e., actively altering information). Further, students struggled to integrate multiple strategies into cohesive plans; therefore, students may need explicit instruction and support to develop adaptive strategic approaches to problem identification.
Keywords:
Creative problem solving
Problem identification
Problem finding
Strategic approaches
Qualitative coding
AI Summary

AI Summary

Key information extracted from the uploaded paper, including a brief overview, abstract, background, key highlights, visual analysis, and future outlook.

Journal

Thinking Skills and Creativity cover
Thinking Skills and Creativity
IF:
4.5
Papers:
2.0K
Citations:
5.3K

Organization

B
Ball State University
Scholars:
1.4K
Papers: 1.4K
Citations: 1.7K
U
Utah State University
Scholars:
4.1K
Papers: 3.5K
Citations: 8.9K
U
Utah System of Higher Education
Scholars:
4.6W
Papers: 4.0W
Citations: 161
researcher View more organizations