Synectics is an approach to creative thinking that depends on understanding together that which is apparently different. Its main tool is analogy or metaphor. The approach, which is often used by groups, can help students develop creative responses to problem solving, to retain new information, to assist in generating writing, and to explore…

A dozen articles in this inset deal with different aspects of an approach to language teaching just now attracting increasing interest. (Editor)

Article considered attitudinal objectives that help students to develop positive feelings about learning. (RK)

This paper focuses on the mechanics and dynamics of questioning techniques as aids to trainers/teachers in "getting across" subject matter and interacting effectively with learners. The mechanics include three levels of questions--knowledge, application and problem-solving. Each of these levels is designed to foster different and…

Both teachers and students alike acknowledge that genetics and genetics problem-solving are extremely difficult to learn and to teach. Therefore, a number of recommendations for teaching college genetics are offered. Although few of these ideas have as yet been tested in controlled experiments, they are supported by research and experience and may…

This bibliography contains 23 annotations of resources in the ERIC database (ranging from 1985 to 1989) on helping students develop higher level and analytical skills, such as critical reading and thinking. The citations include instructional strategies for teaching visual literacy, religion, spelling, reading, semiotics, problem solving,…

One pluralistic method for teaching advanced composition reflects the approaches of two texts: Linda Flower's "Problem-Solving Strategies for Writing" and Jeanne Fahnestock and Marie Secor's "A Rhetoric of Argument." Such an approach combines the practical tasks of arguing for consensus proposals with functional rather than…

Teaching a course in clinical psychology so as to foster development of problem solving skills, attitudes and behaviors such as autonomy and independent thinking is reported. (Editor/PG)

The authors draw upon both Soviet and American literature to present an overview of the components of story problem solving as it relates to remedial instruction for learning disabled students. Factors within the individual problem solver are explored, and strategies children use in solving problems are examined. Particular attention is paid to…

A course designed to acquaint teachers and teacher trainees with the nature of the creative process and its development in school environments is described. Students in the instruction sections first examined existing instructional procedures and environmental conditions that constitute a barrier to the development of creativity. Students…

The purpose of this research was to design and test materials and methods to be used in teaching a first course in undergraduate engineering dynamics. The basic problem in this study was to determine the optimum order of presenting abstract materials and applications in the same course. Tests were administered to determine differences among…

A demonstration project concerned with children who were unable to function in the public schools provides the basis for a four-part action plan initiated to cope with this problem. This multiple entry strategy called for: (1) a special class; (2) work with the regular classroom teachers; (3) after-school projects to work with peers of these…

This guide outlines a course designed to give first-line supervisors in the federal government an understanding of leadership concepts. The methodology of the course is a series of problem-solving conferences. There are 16 sessions in the course: 1. Problem census and introductions; 2. The job; 3. Filling a job - Federal Merit Promotions Policy;…