• S. Vidhya
• Dr. G. Subramonian

The aim of the present study is to explore the significance of Collaborative problem solving Skills among prospective teachers. Collaborative problem solving provide an ability for critical thinking and problem solving, and also helps to develop social skill and self-esteem among prospective teachers. Data was collected from fifty prospective teachers of Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore. This study proposes Interview Questionnaire to explore prospective teachers' Collaborative Problem Solving skills that need in handling their classroom problem situations. The Collaborative problem solving skills close-ended Questionnaire allows prospective teachers to answer the questions in their own words. Measuring prospective teachers' collaborative problem solving skills by these instrument help to identify their strength and weakness and finds the ways to apply these skills in classroom situations.

Collaborative problem solving skills, Critical thinking skill, Problem Solving Skill, Social Skill, Self-esteem

"Measuring Prospective Teachers' Collaborative Problem Solving Skills", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.64-68, December-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812311.pdf

"Measuring Prospective Teachers' Collaborative Problem Solving Skills", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp64-68, December-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812311.pdf