During the 1980's shifts in social, economic, and political forces will be such that major changes will be necessary if educational agencies are to continue to provide a relevant and necessary service to the society that supports them. Institutions must accept change and become skilled in the change activities required. (Author/MLW)

Discusses the disparity between social problems and problem solving as practiced in sociology theory and in the classroom. Problem definition is lacking due to fuzziness in this area historically. Recommends emphasis on student problem identification, integration of knowledge, and decision-making skills. (CK)

Undergraduate subjects were given an opportunity to cheat undetected on puzzle problems. The hypotheses were confirmed that more cheating occurred under ability attribution conditions than under luck attribution conditions; this effect of performance attribution was greater among self-aware subjects than among non-self-aware subjects. (Author/MH)

Randomly selected clinical teaching sessions in a University of Illinois medical school clerkship were videotaped. A verbal behavior classification schedule was used to analyze the proportion of talking done by the instructors and students involved. The data suggest that teaching was not optimal for promoting problem-solving ability. (Author/JMD)

A year-long teacher's discussion group, organized and coordinated by a school psychologist, is described. Sanctions for the meetings, the meeting format, the role of the school psychologist, and an evaluation of this intervention strategy are discussed. (Author/MH)

Nine rules can help governing boards address college governance problems: encourage enthusiasm in the administration; face problems early; get adequate facts; promote management, not bureaucracy; ask appropriate questions; evaluate performance; create incentives; focus on the individual campus; and deal with external forces. (Author/JMD)

Four exercises to help students get ready for class activities are presented. The exercises are designed to develop skills in listening and following directions, awareness and retention, giving directions, and office problem solving. The exercises involve paper and pencil, newspaper articles, and office problem situations. (MF)

Different methods and instruments used to assess medical problem solving are discussed. Various features of the instruments are compared and suggestions for additional data are made, in order to ensure maximum efficiency in the choice of instruments. (Author/MH)

The author describes and analyzes the "dialogue workshop" as a major activity for facilitating cooperative communication and problem solving among students, teachers, and parents. This article is part of a theme issue on community education in Hawaii. (Editor/SJL)

Illustrates how self-management procedures can be employed in school settings with small groups of students. Describes some guidelines and the benefits to be derived from such an application. Outlines how self-management groups have been carried out. (Author)

A list of five broad skill areas common to science and mathematics is presented and discussed. Also considered are the learning and teaching of basic skills. (MK)

The introduction of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in correctional facilities in Minnesota is described. This experimental program indicated no increase in achievement or attitude attributable to CAI for the participants, but that computers are useful in motivating students, increasing their problem-solving skills, and providing repetitious…

A cooperatively played board game (the Family Contract Game) was designed to enable a family to autonomously resolve problems raised by family members and to write contingency contracts. The game's use is illustrated. Problem-solving behavior improved significantly the first time the clients played the game and remained constant throughout…

A reflective instructional strategy combined with an interdisciplinary approach to current social issues results in enhanced motivation and problem-solving skills. The instructional design utilizes students' intuitive understanding of human behavior to enhance meaningful acquisition, retention, and transfer of social science theory. Empirical…

University students (N=32) with anxious vocational indecision were randomly assigned to five training conditions: (1) anxiety management; (2) problem-solving; (3) both of the above; (4) a placebo procedure; and (5) a no-treatment condition. A combination of anxiety-management and problem-solving training was proven more effective than either…