Solving the Problem: Activities for Learning Groups
Title of activity
Working on the activity – Suggestions
If you do tomorrow what you did today, you will get tomorrow what you got today
Lateral thinking can be used for generation of new ideas and problem solving as it by definition leaves the already-used behind and looks for completely new options. This type of thinking is based on avoiding the intrinsic limitations in the brain, which rapidly sees patterns and handles information in a distinctive way, where long thought sequences are not broken up once formed. Instead, lateral thinking tools and techniques can be used to restructure and escape such “clichéd” patterns and think “outside the box”. Activities can be carried out individually or in small groups (each student or group receives the same items; they have to write down as many non-traditional uses of the item as possible in a short fixed time). Groups publish their ideas. Unique, non-repetitive uses are emphasized and discussed.
Title of activity
Strange glasses
Working on the activity – Suggestions
The main goal of the activity is to develop the ability to perform certain roles that are not typical of the student. They need to empathize with the situation and start thinking and debating like their “hero,” that is, looking at the problem through stranger’s glasses.
The activity involves every participant, which is very suitable for the examination of topical issues that cause resonance in the society.
Solving the Problem: Self-reflection (educator’s reflection)
Reflecting on the changes in the group dynamics
Creativity-enhancing activities are the driving force behind each group of learners. Unleashed creativity encourages motivation, activity and progress.
Points for Discussion with your Organisation
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