Lesson 2 - Exploring Possible Solutions
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Section outline
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Once a problem is understood clearly, the next step is to explore what could be done about it. Good problem-solving does not mean choosing the first idea that appears. It means opening space for different possibilities, comparing options, and thinking carefully about which solutions could create meaningful and realistic impact.
In the previous lesson, you worked on defining the problem more clearly and identifying the people, stakeholders, and barriers connected to it. In this lesson, you will begin moving from problem understanding toward possible action.
You will explore different types of solutions, including educational, community-based, digital, creative, policy-related, and social impact approaches. Some ideas may be simple and local, while others may be more innovative or connected to future campaigns, digital tools, or Social Impact NFT concepts.
The goal is not to create a perfect solution immediately. The goal is to generate several possible ideas, think creatively, and then begin evaluating which ideas are more realistic, ethical, inclusive, and impactful.
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Students mustMake a choice
After defining the problem more clearly, the next step is to begin thinking about possible solutions. At this stage, there is no need to choose the “best” solution immediately. The goal is simply to notice what kind of solution comes to mind first.
Different social problems may require different types of responses. Some solutions may focus on raising awareness, while others may involve education, community support, digital tools, policy changes, creative campaigns, or social innovation ideas.
This activity is only a starting point for thinking about possible solutions. In the next activities, you will explore more ideas and compare which ones may be more realistic, inclusive, ethical, and impactful.
Think about the social problem you have been working on. When you imagine responding to this problem, what type of solution do you think of first?
Question
What type of solution comes to mind first for your selected social problem?
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