For ECE Teachers: How To Adopt A Collaborative Problem-Solving Approach (10 minutes)

The early childhood field is incredibly collaborative. We collaborate with fellow educators, families, and with children daily. As a leader in the field collaborative problem-solving is needed to be able to work together to find solutions to problems that arise. This article How to Adopt a Collaborative Problem-Solving Approach Through 'Yes, and' Thinking (Collier, 2016) builds on the idea of “yes, and” to build on the strengths of the group to solve problems. It also discusses what attitudes are needed for collaborative problem-solving and the benefits of using this method.

Council Post: How To Adopt A Collaborative Problem-Solving Approach Through 'Yes, And' ThinkingI have found the collaborative problem solving approach, by Alexander Hancock, to be an effective approach to achieving clients’ objectives. Collaborative problem solving occurs as you collaborate with other people to exchange information, ideas or perspectives.

READ: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2016/11/21/how-to-adopt-a-collaborative-problem-solving-approach-through-yes-and-thinking/?sh=460a46e46694

Credits: Red Deer Polytechnic's "Early Childhood Education Leadership Development" Faculty