A nontraditional laboratory course for first-year medical students is described, consisting of two laboratory exercises adapted to the guided design strategy and a short research project. Student learning and attitudes were shown to improve, but curriculum preparation time was a major disadvantage. (MSE)

Describes an internship program at Colby-Sawyer College that prepares women for entry-level positions leading to management. The program develops the administrative ability needed to make decisions, solve problems, think logically, apply analytical methods, and understand human relations. (JOW)

Describes a computer curriculum for 7- to 12-year-old children which is designed to integrate the computer into multiple subject areas and stimulate the development and sharpening of critical-thinking skills. The course is divided into eight conceptual units, each containing educational computer games or simulations and some related off-line…

Discusses the process of problem solving, stressing the iterative nature of the process and the importance of communication (explaining problems to others). Provides examples of physics/physical sciences problems useful in problem-solving competitions. Also provides examples of problems to be solved in school over several weeks. Lists of materials…

A school functions as a stress-reduction agency when it: (1) provides students with information and skills they will need to solve threatening problems they will meet in life and (2) creates an environment that allows staff to feel they are helping students. Physical reactions involved in stress are discussed. (PP)

A sequence of activities is presented that has been used to explore powers of numbers and patterns with middle school students. Experiences with use of this sequence are noted. The material is designed to serve three instructional purposes, which are noted at the conclusion. (MP)

Presents a model for solving genetics problems when problem statements include information on which alleles are dominant/recessive and on what forms of a trait are coded for by the alleles. Includes procedural steps employed in a solution and conceptual knowledge of genetics/meiosis allowing students to justify what they have done. (Author/JN)

Skills needed for problem-solving are discussed. Examples of defining problems, questioning, observing, classifying, predicting, and confirming are provided. An overview of the Elementary Science Study (ESS) program, including a list of ESS units (grouped by subject matter), is also provided. (Author/JN)

A problem-oriented approach originally designed for patient record keeping by Dr. Lawrence Weed was adapted to facilitate decision making by administrators of student health care services at the University of Southern California. A description of the approach is given, and reactions of staff members are described. (PP)

Three developments over the past 15 years--our understanding of cognition, new techniques in technical psychometrics, and the computer explosion--form the basis for a proposal for new intelligence tests. These developments are reviewed, and both leaps and steps in intellectual assessment are proposed. (Author/RD)

An approach to problem solving is described that is based on analysis of how fast model race cars can go. The exercises were used to replace standard time/rate/distance exercises, and were found to be greatly enjoyed by both girls and boys. (MP)

Beginning teachers often experience "transition shock," a paradoxical situation in which they do not know how to apply theories they learned to classroom situations. A case is described showing a young teacher's dilemma regarding disciplinary actions to be taken with a student. (JN)

Plattsburgh State University's six-point program for mastering adversity is presented as a model for others. The six points include: a clear mission, an administrative organization designed for managing resources, a realistic enrollment plan, reallocation of internal resources, a staff development program, and an effective governance system. (MLW)

Suggests taking a relatively unsophisticated scientific theory and finding criticisms which could be leveled against it. Illustrates this instructional strategy by presenting a detailed criticism of the projectile theory of light. (SK)

The legal aspects of the school day camp and how the school may be affected are explored. Court opinions indicate that school camps are subject to the same rules and legal regulations as those imposed when the students are at school or on school grounds. (JN)