There are many ways to begin Problem Solving Training. As with anything, you have to do some planning, but there are some easy ways to start solving problems and coming up with solutions.
You don't have to begin in class. It is good to go to a workshop, or take classes if you need more help.
Have a list of problems that you need to figure out. Maybe one or two students at a time will volunteer to help you with problems they find. They might be able to come up with solutions for problems that you have not thought of, or problem-solving solutions you haven't thought of.
Set up a testing period where the class is going to try to solve the problem by themselves. Many people don't like the idea of not being able to use their own hands, but this is one of the most valuable parts of the training. After the students have found a solution to a problem and tested it, they will be able to share it with others. This can increase the effectiveness of the class, which will make it a success.
The fun part is the feedback. If you are teaching problem solving training, the students are trying to get feedback from you, from the students who have been working with them, and from you yourself. You need to get feedback from the students so that you can know how they are doing, and what is working well, and what is not working as well.
The first step is to ask questions to help students learn about the different aspects of solving problems. Some questions might be: "What would make this better?" or "What might make this worse?"
Ask them how they are doing. Even if the answer isn't a clear one, tell them they have done a good job. Don't ask them why they are doing something differently, but if the solution they came up with looks like it could have been better, tell them why. Maybe it could have been written differently, or it could have been presented differently.
Do this at least three times. Then, as you go along, tell each student individually how they did. If they did a good job, thank them, and encourage them to continue. This will build confidence and reward good work.
When you are meeting with the class, ask questions about the current project, and ask the class what they want to get out of the class. Many times, students will say that they want to improve themselves and have great self-confidence. In that case, the Class Leader may make sure that the students feel as though they can trust and have confidence in the Class Leader, or that they are prepared for the classes that they will be taking.
There will be problems and techniques that will be required for every class, but the Class Leader should be able to give any student a list of methods that have worked well for them. The ideas should be based on what they have learned in the class. If the techniques seem too complicated, then consider using one of the simple ones first.
Keep in mind that the best way to solve problems is to use your knowledge and experience, and the information that you have gathered throughout the course of the class. Let the students share their problems, and let them get feedback from the classroom. You may discover that a particular technique that worked well for one student is not going to work for another, so you can provide alternatives that work.