Title: Apply problem-solving processes to individual and family case studies.
Course: Family Relations (19259-36) > Section: Balancing Work and Family

Application should include critical thinking, higher/lower order thinking, the REASON problem-solving model (i.e., Recognize, Evaluate, Analyze, Select, Outline, and Note) and the following components:

1. Recognize the primary problem.
2. Evaluate information.
3. Analyze alternatives and consequences.
4. Select the best option.
5. Outline and take action.
6. Note the results of actions taken.

Application should also include

- clarifying individual and family issues
- identifying resources for individual and family problem solving
- identifying problem-solving steps
- creating alternatives for solving problems
- evaluating the potential consequences of alternatives
- using standards to make decisions
- implementing decisions
- revising the solution if necessary.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors influence attitudes toward problem solving?
- What are the benefits of considering many solutions to a problem?
- How does context influence problem solving?

Communication

- How can technology assist us in solving problems?
- What communication skills are helpful in solving problems?

Leadership

- How can leaders ensure that the problem has been accurately put into context?
- What leadership techniques can be used to set a goal for solving the problem?
- How can leaders motivate others to solve problems?

Management

- What management techniques are helpful in problem solving?
- How might reflecting on the outcome of decisions help when facing future problems?

Teacher Resources:

- Wyoming FCCLA Sample Contest Info
- 2013 – Interpersonal Communication Case Studies
- 2015 – Interpersonal Communication Case Studies
- 2016 – Interpersonal Communication Case Studies