Before teachers can solve problems, they must be able to identify them. If you do not notice a problem, you will not be able to tend to it and the problem, however small it started, may escalate. To be able to identify problems, you must be well versed in the basics of educational theory as well as child development. With knowledge of these two things, you can effectively spot issues that could stand in the way of your students' education.
Most teachers are captains of their own classrooms and do not have anyone else to whom to turn during the day. Because they are alone in educating their students, they must be skilled at making decisions. If they are unable to select ways to solve problems and implement these selected methods without assistance, teachers could have problems that persist in their classrooms.
When groups of children get together, conflict will undoubtedly occur. This conflict within a classroom can be a major problem as it can distract students from the reason why they are in school in the first place -- to learn. To effectively solve this problem, teachers must be adept at conflict resolution. With a knowledge of how to help students resolve their conflicts, you can help prevent conflict-related disruption in your classroom.
Because the problems that present themselves to teachers are often quite varied in nature, teachers must be creative in their approaches to these issues. With creativity, you can select appropriate courses of action when faced with problems as well as devise plans that meet individual student needs, tailoring your solutions to the students in question.
Not only must teachers know how to solve problems, they must also be confident in their abilities to do so. If you question yourself, you will likely not be as successful as possible in tending to problems. While training in the field of education can provide some confidence, much more confidence comes with experience, as teachers learn that they are capable through experience.