Information Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving is a skill that we must use almost everyday for the rest of our lives. Children and adults alike must learn skills to help solve problems early on, to ensure that they are able to cope as their lives go on. Using/teaching these skills in schools, early in a child's life, is a great idea. Knowing and understanding these skills fosters independence for students, which is something that I feel children these days are lacking. The Big 6 steps can help assist in teaching students how to effectively solve a problem or attack an assignment/project. This can also boost self-esteem as children will be be more independent and less needy of adults assistance. I think it is important for these skills to be taught in the younger grades so that they can carry it through the older grades as they go.One thing I found confusing was the Big 6 website. I found it difficult to navigate around it and find a simple definition of what the Big 6 entailed before looking at other guidelines and worksheets.