The article reports results of a survey of 150 curriculum planners about their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding deliberate development of creative thinking and problem-solving skills. A six-step creative problem-solving model is proposed. (CL)

The intent of this article is to explain the use of problem-solving as a curriculum theme in nursing education. (Author)

Problem-solving, the most complex and useful form of intellectual activity, is a creative and productive process. Programs that develop problem-solving, therefore, are valuable. A plan for implementing process education in which such programs are incorporated is described. (Author/RK)

The paper examines the nature of creativity and educational changes which have placed greater emphasis on creative problem solving and creative expression. Specific focus is on: (1) production of curriculum and instructional programs to facilitate creative thinking, and (2) development of procedures for measuring creative thinking abilities. (JDD)