STEP Model Say the problem Think of solutions Explore
consequences Pick the best solution
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Say the Problem (without blame) Is it: - She burned the food.
OR - The food is on fire.
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Say the Problem (without blame) Is it: - He took my bowling
ball. OR - The boys are arguing over the green bowling ball.
Slide 5
Say the Problem (without blame) In basketball, this is called a
Jump Ball - It is when bother teams grab the ball - They alternate
who gets the ball which is a fair solution to the problem
Slide 6
Say the Problem (without blame) Sam sits near Jeanie at lunch.
He likes Jeanie. He texts her one weekend to ask if she wants to go
to Starbucks. He texts her again a day later when she does not
reply. Sams Perspective on the Problem: She wont answer my texts
Jeanies Perspective on the Problem: He wont leave me alone
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Say the Problem (without blame)
http://safeshare.tv/w/TkNwvZJnRn Sheldons Barber Problem
http://safeshare.tv/w/TkNwvZJnRn What would Sheldon say is the
problem? What would Leonard say is the problem? **different
perspectives**
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Think of Solutions (that are safe and respectful) Should she
leave the pan on fire and walk away? Should she put the pan in the
sink? Should she get a fire extinguisher?
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Think of Solutions (that are safe and respectful)
http://safeshare.tv/w/orFsreSqWb Cinema Problem- The Big Bang
Theory http://safeshare.tv/w/orFsreSqWb What solutions do the guys
offer? - Getting Slurpees instead of Icees - Offer different times
to see the movie Why do none of these solutions work? - Sheldon
isnt being flexible
Slide 10
Explore Consequences (what would happen if.) She left the pan
on fire and walk away? She put the pan in the sink? She got a fire
extinguisher?
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Pick the best solution (make a plan) She should turn off the
stove Put the pan down Grab the fire extinguisher Call for some
help
Slide 12
Please complete the worksheet
Slide 13
Reminder- Bullying Repeated: happening more than once Imbalance
of Power: multiple people picking on one person Purposeful: knowing
you are hurting the persons feeling and doing it anyways (comments,
notes, etc.) There will be consequences
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Difference between being annoyed and putting someone down Hes
so annoying. I dont like him Youre an idiot!
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Review- STEP Model Say the problem Think of solutions Explore
consequences Pick the best solution ** We are constantly doing this
throughout our day as we encounter problems (big or small)
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Lets watch a show And see how the characters use the STEP
Model
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Small problem: I brought chicken and rice to warm up for lunch
today but there are no eating utensils in my lunch bag. Say the
Problem - I forgot my fork. I dont have a fork to eat my lunch 4.
Pick the best solution 2. Think of solutions3. Explore consequences
Go to cafeteriaToo much time, might be out Go to WalesLess time
consuming, might be out Eat with my handsMessy, give people weird
thoughts, people avoid me for lunch
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Big Problem: I broke my leg over the weekend and now a large
cast up my leg. My mom says I have to go to school tomorrow. Say
the problem 4. Pick the best solution 2. Think of solutions3.
Explore consequences Get crutchesTime consuming, helpful but pain
is possible WheelchairArms get tired, get to be lazy, get around by
yourself, cost Lock yourself in your roomGet in trouble, lose
education, make up work, might not move or heal
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What it looks like when problem solving Xbox One vs. PS4
http://safeshare.tv/w/teqmwgzTwvhttp://safeshare.tv/w/teqmwgzTwv -
Watch Sheldon and Amy determine possible solutions and explore
consequences 2. Think of solutions3. Explore consequences
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Sometimes the best solution means giving something up you want
to do or doing something you dont really want to do Situation: ELA
teacher wants you to write 3 sentences about what you have just
read but you say you are too tired to write. Say the problem Pick
best solution: 2. Think of solutions 3. Explore consequences
Slide 21
Next Unit: Rigid and Flexible Thinking Please complete
worksheet so I have an idea of what you know about the topic