The Critical Thinking Toolkit

#35: Living Problems, Lively Solutions

Overview:	“Autonomy of object” refers to the problem-solving process of making a problem come alive in order to find a possible solution. Participants will work in small groups to solve a problem of their own choosing in this manner.
Objective:	To provide participants with a problem-solving tool.
Supplies:	None required
Time:	Approximately 15 minutes
AdvancePreparation:	Arrange the group, if logistics permit, into subgroups of five members.
Participants/Application:	Because this exercise generates lively discussion, it works well as an ice-breaking activity. Applicable to any size group, it can also be used during the training session or at its conclusion. All that is needed for these last two ...