Problem Statement Instructions
Think about a problem statement you would like to work on in your classroom. Think about the
course content. What you are looking for is a way to implement strategies and practices
introduced in this class to solve a problem in your classroom. Based upon your research, you
will begin to think about possible ways to use the course contents to solve the problem.
After identifying a problem or challenge in your classroom, you describe the setting, state the
problem and why you want to solve it. This begins the planning the inquiry stage of the
problem-based inquiry process. This is within the conceptual framework where clarifying,
examining teaching and practices in the classroom, and thinking of how to improve it with new
learning from the course takes place. The main objective is to select an issue in order that you
can maximize your teaching and extend students learning.
Write a minimum of 500 words completing the problem statement form.
Consider these questions to help with your problem statement:
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How can this course help keep my students or me more organized?
How can this course help my students learn a new skill?
How can this course help my students be more engaged in a unit or topic?
How can this course help my students improve test scores?
How can this course help my students work together?
How can this course help my students demonstrate their learning?
How can this course help my students dig deeper into a topic?
Please check each assignments grading rubric for expectations.