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Crutchfield, Richard S. – ASCD Yearbook 1969, 1969
Chapter 4 in Life Skills in School and Society.
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Individual Development, Information Processing, Problem Solving
Nuessle, William; Siegel, Alexander W. – 1972
This study investigated the influence of reflective and impulsive problem solving styles on the information processing proficiency focusing of fifth and ninth grade boys and girls using a concept identification procedure developed by Levine (1966). The major findings include: (1) both ninth grade Ss as compared with fifth grade Ss, and reflective…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Students, Identification
Peer reviewedWells, Arthur P. – Journal of Rehabilitation, 1972
Dependency on counselors is reduced and problem solving enhanced for rehabilitation clients by a positive analytical approach, instead of negative constructive criticism.'' (AG)
Descriptors: Counseling Objectives, Critical Thinking, Individual Development, Participation
Peer reviewedAnderson, Tom – Studies in Art Education, 1990
Argues that developing general critical appreciation is one of the highest goals in education and that art education can foster such appreciation. Examines art's unique content and approaches to knowledge. Outlines a structure for integrating art production, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics in a model fostering general critical…
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Education, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking
PDF pending restorationMinistry of Public Education, San Jose (Costa Rica). – 1969
This issue, part of an annual series prepared for Maryland educators, presents the problem solving aspect of learning behavior by reviewing some of the variables which affect how individuals confront intellectual problems. Selected studies and a bibliography which are helpful in developing instructional methods which take into account individual…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Teaching
Download full textClark, N. Cecil; Thompson, Faith E. – 1972
A major goal of the elementary and secondary schools is to help each person become an efficient and autonomous learner. Outlined in this report are skills abstracted from the literature on such topics as verbal learning, problem solving, study habits, and behavior modification. The learner-oriented skills are presented so that they may be…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Concept Teaching, Individual Development, Learning Activities
Campbell, Tom; And Others – 1979
Descriptions are presented of three programs whose primary purpose is to teach students to think more efficiently, that is, to develop habits of critical thinking, and to improve decision-making and problem-solving skills. One of the three programs operates at Bowling Green State University and seeks to develop skill in critical analysis by…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Processes, Community Colleges, Critical Thinking
Saskatchewan NewStart, Inc., Prince Albert. – 1972
The Life Skills course of Saskatchewan NewStart uses concepts and techniques from education, social work, and behavior sciences to develop new types of programs which stress personal competence in dealing with problems. This book describes the Life Skills course and gives examples of how problem solving skills are taught. Other chapters deal with…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Behavioral Objectives, Course Content, Course Evaluation
