Everyday life at school, home or at work presents many opportunities for problem solving. Too often people view problems as unpleasant or troublesome concerns that have a limited number of solutions. In Litchfield, we prefer to view problem solving in a broader, more inclusive way. Problems are opportunities for thinking and collaboration.
Mastery is perhaps the most commonly recognized form of thinking.
Mastery thinking requires the recall of facts, information, skills and procedures. This type of learning is often achieved through drill, practice and coaching. From mastery learning, students begin to develop general and broader ideas. They are able to generate examples and compare and contrast. This kind of reasoning is often called Understanding.