Domain-general problem solving skills and education in the 21st century

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 74-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Greiff ◽  
Sascha Wüstenberg ◽  
Benő Csapó ◽  
Andreas Demetriou ◽  
Jarkko Hautamäki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
General Problem ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

scholarly journals The Relationship between School Age Children’s Academic Performance and Innovative Physical Education Programs

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 4922
Author(s):  
Irina Kliziene ◽  
Ginas Cizauskas ◽  
Aldona Augustiniene ◽  
Saule Sipaviciene ◽  
Roma Aleksandraviciene
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
General Problem ◽  
Education Program ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

Currently, there is great interest in the correlation between children’s physical activity and their academic performance. In this study, a pre-test/mid-test/post-test experimental strategy was used to avoid any disruption of educational activities, due to the random selection of children in each group. The experimental group was tested for eight months. We developed a methodology for innovative physical education classes and created a model of educational factors that encourage physical activity for children. The experimental group comprised 45 girls and 44 boys aged 6–7 years. The control group included 43 girls and 46 boys aged 6–7. Methods: Mathematical diagnostic progress tests were divided into two sections: tasks were allocated according to performance levels and the content as well as fields of activity and cognitive skills. The assessment of all areas of activity was based on student performance (unsatisfactory, satisfactory, basic, and advanced). Distribution of mathematical learning achievements by curriculum content: mathematical diagnosis was used to evaluate first-grade children’s mathematical knowledge and skills according to the five areas of the mathematics education curriculum: numbers and calculations; phenomena, equations, and inequalities; geometry, measures, and measurements; statistics and communication; and general problem-solving skills. The differences between the pre-test and mid-test results indicated that the number of children performing at a satisfactory level decreased (p = 0.035). The differences between the pre-test and post-test advanced (p = 0.038) and basic (p = 0.018) levels were found to be increased. Applying an innovative physical education program to first graders demonstrated a higher-level mathematics program in the areas of geometry, measures, and measurements; statistics; and communication and general problem-solving skills. Based on the interface between an innovative primary school physical education program and mathematics learning achievements, a research tool was developed that can be used in a quantitative research strategy.

The Analytical Connection: Problem Solving across the Curriculum

1986 ◽  
Vol 79 (8) ◽  
pp. 592-596
Author(s):  
Ann M. Chisko ◽  
Lynn K. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
General Problem ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Connection Problem ◽  
Interdisciplinary Course

“My students can't think!” This lament is heard echoing through the halls of academia. Our growing dissatisfaction with our students' apparent inability to reason in mathematics and programming classes seems to mirror the concerns of colleagues in other disciplines. We were prompted to design and run an interdisciplinary course to give students practice in analytical or general problem-solving skills.

scholarly journals Curriculum Content and the Issue of Relevance in the 21st Century Classroom

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 158-164
Author(s):  
Marilyn U. Ochoma
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Contemporary Problem ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Curriculum Content ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
21St Century Classroom ◽  
The Government

The need to make curriculum content relevant so that learners can apply what they learned in school upon graduation, has been emphasized. Issues bothering on curriculum content, philosophy of pragmatism, 21st-century classroom, and relevance have been highlighted in this paper. It was recommended that: All stakeholders in education - teachers, school administrators, the government should adapt to changes that the 21st Century presents particularly in the area of technological advancements; For the fact that knowledge can quickly become obsolete in this era, learners should be equipped with problem-solving skills so that they will be able to face a contemporary problem; Curriculum content should be made relevant to the extent that what learners learn will be useful to them in their day-to-day activities.

scholarly journals Integrated Science Education Mobile Application: Edukit for 21st Century Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erni Yulianti ◽  
Desta Wahyu Maharani ◽  
Erti Hamimi
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Teacher Guidance ◽  
Readability Test ◽  
Expert Validation

Problem solving skills are one of 21st Century Skills. However, based on the results of studies and interviews students still lack in problem solving skill because most of them only study from textbooks at school.  The purpose of this research is to produce science education media equipped with experimental manuals and context in the application that students can use anytime and anywhere either independently or by teacher guidance. This development research adopts the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The results of expert validation and legibility test show that the education KIT integrated mobile application is very suitable. Media expert validation obtained a score of 98% and material expert obtained a score of 99%. In addition to the validation results, a readability test was also carried out by the teacher and students with the respective scores of 96% and 91%. Based on the validation and readability test Edukit IPA is integrated with a mobile application as a practical, complete, and capable medium for practicing the results of student problem solving skill, because each stage of the experimental activity is based on indicators of problem solving skills.

scholarly journals Optimalisasi keterampilan pembelajaran abad 21 dalam proses pembelajaran pada Guru MTs Massaratul Mut’allimin Banten

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Beni Junedi ◽  
Isnaini Mahuda ◽  
Jaka Wijaya Kusuma
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Learning Skill ◽  
21St Century Learning Skills

[Bahasa]: Keterampilan abad 21 terdiri dari keterampilan communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, serta creative and inovative. Keterampilan ini perlu di implementasikan guru dalam proses pembelajaran agar kualitas pembelajaran meningkat. Terbatasnya pengetahuan guru terhadap keterampilan pembelajaran abad 21 menjadi kendala pelaksanaan di dalam kelas. Oleh karena itu, perlu upaya pengenalan keterampilan pembelajaran abad 21 ini kepada guru agar dapat diimplementasikan dengan baik di kelas. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di MTs Massaratul Muta’allimin Banten dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 8 guru. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan pemahaman guru terhadap keterampilan pembelajaran abad 21 dan cara mengimplementasi-kannya dalam proses pembelajaran. Pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan cara sosialisasi melalui penyampaian materi kemudian dilakukan evaluasi di akhir kegiatan yang terdiri dari tiga tahapan yaitu tahap awal, inti, dan akhir. Berdasarkan hasil angket di akhir kegiatan diperoleh data bahwa 78,13% guru memahami cara penyampaian materi, 78,13% guru dapat memahami materi dengan baik, 82,29% guru memberikan respon terhadap manfaat kegiatan, dan 81,25% guru dapat mengembangkan proses pembelajaran abad 21 di kelas. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan pengabdian ini dapat mengoptimalkan pemahaman guru di MTs Massaratul Muta’llimin Banten terhadap keterampilan pembelajaran abad 21. Kata Kunci: keterampilan abad 21, communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, creative and inovative [English]: The 21st Century skills consist of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as creative and innovative. This skill needs to be implemented by the teachers in the learning process so that the quality of learning increases. The limitation of teachers’ knowledge of 21st-century learning skills is an obstacle for implementation in the classroom. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce this 21st-century learning skill to the teachers so that it can be implemented well in the classroom. This community service program was carried out at MTs Massaratul Muta'allimin Banten with eight teachers as the participants. It aims to optimize teachers' understanding of 21st-century learning skills and how to implement them in the learning process. This program was held by means of socialization through the delivery of material then an evaluation was administered at the end of the activity in three stages namely the initial, core, and final stages. The results of the questionnaire at the end of the activity show that 78.13% of teachers understand how to deliver the material, 78.13% of teachers can understand the material well, 82.29% of teachers respond to the benefits of the activity, and 81.25% of teachers can develop 21st-century based learning process in the classroom. It can be concluded that this program can optimize teachers’ understanding of 21st-century learning skills. Keywords: 21st century skills; communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, creative and innovative

scholarly journals The Development of Problem Solving Skills through Problem-Based Learning in Economics in School Course

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Montha Chumsukon
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Behavioral Observation ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
High Level ◽  
Students Satisfaction

Problem-solving was necessary skill during the 21st century. According to the advanced social change, the traditional knowledge management focusing on the lecture which did not facilitate the problem thinking skill. The problem-based knowledge management was the instructional model, which could enhance the students’ problem-solving skill. The objectives of this research were: 1) to develop students’ problem-solving skill by using the Problem-Based Learning in Economics in School Course so that not less than 70% of students would have scores passing the specified criterion 70% of full score, and 2) to study the students’ satisfaction on Problem-Based Learning in Economics in School Course. The target group of this study was 32 second-year students who enrolled in Learning in Economics in School Course during the first semester of the 2017 academic year. There were 3 kinds of research instrument: 1) the instrument using for action including 9 problem-based plans, 27 hours, 2) the instrument using for reflecting research findings including the teachers’ teaching behavioral observation, the students’ learning behavioral observation, and 3 essay items of evaluation form in problem-solving skill at the end of cycle, and 3) the instrument used for evaluating the action performance including 5 multiple choice items of problem-solving skill, and 15 items of 5 level of rating scales for evaluating the students’ satisfaction. Data were 2 it is analyzed by using the statistics including percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research findings found that: For the students’ problem-solving skill through problem-based learning in Economics in School Course, there were 25 students or 78% passing the specified criterion out of 32 students who were higher than the specified standard 70%. Also, the mean score was 42.7 9 points or 71.33% out of 60 points, passing the specified criterion 70%. For the students’ satisfaction in problem-based learning in Economics in School Couse, in overall, it was in “High” level (Very Satisfied). This research was classroom action research. It is beneficial for improving social studies teachers to develop future students. The students can continuously learn by themselves; it allows them the opportunity to achieve the goal of life-long learning and to become a person of quality for the 21st century.

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