Re: Problem solving interpersonal issues using the Big6

[Mike Eisenberg <mbe@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>]

Hi all -

Responding to Janet's question, I have done some fun things with kids using
the Big6 as a problem-solving model.  The Big6 focuses on the "information"
side of problems.  Interpersonal issues are often information-related.

The key is to first define the task - What's the problem and what types of
information are needed to solve the problem (Big6 #1.1 and 1.2).

For example, one exercise I've done is have students focus on the problem,
"how do you know if someone likes you?"  They will talk about the nature of
the problem, the types of info needed and then move on to information
seeking strategies and other Big6 stages.

I'm sure you can think of other interpersonal situations to tackle from a
Big6 perspective as well.

Mike Eisenberg
www.big6.com



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Mike Eisenberg <mbe@u.washington.edu>
Director and Professor
School of Library and Information Science
University of Washington
Box 352930, Seattle, WA 98195-1237
ph. (206) 543-1794 fax: (206) 616-3152
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Date:    Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:27:47 EST
From:    Janet Pfadt <
Subject: problem solving model

Good morning:

Has anyone created a problem solving model (I have always thought that one
could be based on the Big6.) to be used as a means of dealing with
interpersonal issues among students?  If so, what is the model and how have
you used it?

Thanks for your help.

Janet Pfadt, Media Specialist
Fox Hill Elementary School
802 Fox Hill Drive
Indianapolis, IN  46228
jpfadt1144@cs.com

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