Week 9 - Problem solving & Affective learning

Onto the technical stuffs first....

Problem-solving skill is the ability to use previously acquired skills and knowledge in a unique way to solve unfamiliar problems.

To put it in smpler terms, learners have to be able to apply their previous knowledge in a new situation or circumstance in order to rectify a problem

the cognitive requirements for problem-solving learning are
(1) Problem representation,
(2) Solution planning,
(3) Solution implementation and
(4) Solution evaluation.

It was mentioned in the lecture that the steps of attitudinal outcomes are as follows:
Firstly, the learner must be willing to accept and respond to the message being sent out. If the learner accepts the message that is sent out, then the learner should go beyond of what can be accomplished and to develop philosophies which may lead to a change in his attitudes/character.

This can be very much applied to the development of our webquest, and e-learning in general.