Teacher’s role: the teacher is coaching, inquisitive and supportive, encouraging thinking, explaining and rethinking

Understanding the problem:

• What is the obstacle you are facing?
• Why can’t you continue with the task?

Identifying needs:

• What do you need in order to move forward?
• What resources or materials could help you overcome this challenge?

Exploring possibilities:

• What can you use from the classroom or environment to help you?
• Are there alternative ways to solve the problem if your first idea doesn’t work?

 Decision-making and reflection:

• Which solution seems most feasible and why?
• How will you test whether your idea works?
• What might happen if your solution doesn’t work as planned?