Problem Solving: Encouraging Active Learning.

Goffin, Stacie G.; Tull, Claudia Q.

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ERIC Number: EJ314275

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Problem Solving: Encouraging Active Learning.

Goffin, Stacie G.; Tull, Claudia Q.

Young Children, v40 n3 p28-32 Mar 1985

Differentiates between problem solving and academic learning. The importance of problem-solving possibilities and the characteristics of good problems are discussed. Defines the teacher's role in problem-solving situations and in creating problem-solving possibilities. Delineates four types of problems on the basis of the responses they encourage: movement, discussion, skills, and strategy. (AS)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Enrichment, Early Childhood Education, Learning Strategies, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Teacher Influence, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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