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Problem Solving Strategies using “Mental Models” “I think, therefore I am”-Decarte

Problem Solving Strategies using “Mental Models” “I think, therefore I am”-Decarte. Barbara Bezmenova, Mariana Tafur, Mi Eun Lee Early Childhood Specialists Fairfax County Public Schools March 28, 2012. Agenda. Ice Breaker Overview of the mental model process

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Problem Solving Strategies using “Mental Models” “I think, therefore I am”-Decarte

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  1. Problem Solving Strategies using “Mental Models”“I think, therefore I am”-Decarte Barbara Bezmenova, Mariana Tafur, Mi Eun Lee Early Childhood Specialists Fairfax County Public Schools March 28, 2012

  2. Agenda • Ice Breaker • Overview of the mental model process • Explanation and application of models • Small group discussion • Large group discussion • Conclusion

  3. Purpose • Develop skills that help to facilitate proactive ways of thinking • Focus on strength-based strategies • Plant seeds of hope through referrals and “thinking”

  4. Ecological Systems Theory Community School Family Child

  5. Mental Models Process Knowledge/ Resources [Often changes in amount, availability, reliability…] Thinking/ Problem-Solving [Models to use regardless of problem details]

  6. The Iceberg Model

  7. WHAT TIME IS IT?

  8. Win-Win…No Play = Consequence

  9. WIN WIN LOSE NO PLAY WIN LOSE LOSE Win-Win…No Play Four possible outcomes of conflict/engagement:

  10. WANTS vs. NEEDS

  11. The Mariana Model Housing & Transportation Finance Education Food & Clothing Health& Nutrition

  12. Circle of Influence vs. Circle of Concern Influence Concern Concern Influence

  13. REALITY CHECK

  14. Group Discussion

  15. MECHANICS vs. GARDENERS vs.

  16. Questions or Comments?

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