The Integration of Problem Solving and Value Approach: the Shift Toward How to Think

Abstract

The paper aims to reveal that values integration into problem solving fosters how to think. The first part of this paper discusses the meaning of a problem that influences the definition of problem solving. The second part discloses a structural process of problem solving and its weak points leading to rational what to think. Addressing the issues of why and how values influence decision-making that is a constituent of problem solving process, the opportunities for integration of values into problem solving are revealed. Stressing that problem solving integrating values is a significant way of future professionals learning, the framework of value-based problem solving is presented. Suggestions reveal the implementation for valuebased problem solving learning and teaching as well as directions for future research.