Problem Posing in Leadership Education

What is it about?

Educator often are too quick to solve problem, failing to investigate the underlying systemic issues first. This article explores problem posing through a case study example and provides supporting theory and applied strategies.

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Why is it important?

Given the minute by minute intensity of working in PK12 settings it’s tempting to seek quick solutions to the challenges that can overwhelm even the most seasoned educators. Problem posing is a strategy that educators can use to proactively identify the underlying systemic issues that are causing the problem. Without problem identification as a key aspect of problem solving, we can develop solutions that don’t address the underlying issues that unintentionally perpetuate the issue we’re attempting to solve. This case study illustrates the failure of problem identification and provides a conceptual lens to understand problem posing along with several applied strategies students and practitioners may benefit from.