Argues that three traditions of theory about organizational communication have special relevance to the ideas of problematic integration theory. Indicates the implications of theoretic currents and notes that the main implication is that problematic integration looks very different in the context of a complex communication system. (SG)

Discusses the use of electronic mail within the general resolution and management of administrative problems and emphasizes the need for careful attention to problem definition and clarity of language. Presents a research-based five-step model for the effective use of electronic mail based on experiences at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.…

Explains modeling as a teaching approach and presents two examples of modeling, one example of poor modeling and one example of good modeling. (YDS)

Introduces the Global Positioning System (GPS) and explains its use in the science classroom. (YDS)

Describes a format for teaching a large introductory biology course that encourages student preparation prior to class and utilizes problem solving instead of lecturing. (Author/MM)

Describes the different types of scientific calculators and explains how graphic calculators can apply to chemical problems. (Contains 19 references.) (YDS)

Explains how three fundamental ideas in chemistry--the mole, the periodic table, and quantum numbers--should be introduced to students for better student understanding. (YDS)

Basic data collection can be used to provide information on what kind of teaching strategies can be used to teach students who are solving chemistry problems. Recommends using lesson scripts that challenge students to find the right answer. (Contains 35 references.) (YDS)

Examines relations among adult attachment orientations, maladaptive problem coping styles, and a composite measure of current distress within a sample of 55 undergraduates. Results indicate that each adult attachment orientation and each problem coping style measure was related in expected directions to students' distress. (Contains 39 references…

Reports on a two-part investigation of undergraduate students' criteria for evaluating how skillful comforting behavior is, and the outcomes of comforting interactions for distressed persons. Discusses the results in terms of theories and research on coping, social support, and comforting messages. (SG)

In this article we propose the following definition for advanced mathematical thinking: Thinking that requires deductive and rigorous reasoning about mathematical notions that are not entirely accessible to us through our five senses. We argue that this definition is not necessarily tied to a particular kind of educational experience; nor is it…

Specific skills and affective expressions coded from the problem-solving interactions of 172 newlywed couples were examined in relation to 8-wave, 4-year trajectories of marital satisfaction. Effects varied as a function of whether husbands' versus wives' topics were under discussion and whether husbands' versus wives' satisfaction was predicted,…

While there is agreement that creativity is central to teaching, learning and curriculum in higher education, what is meant by creativity is not always clear. The term is often employed uncritically, in the singular, and is reified. Where creativity is used with specificity, this is often over-determined, so that the term remains limited to…

Three sample physics problems are presented in this article. The solutions to the three problems addresses a major student difficulty in problem solving--knowing where to begin. The first suggested step is to begin by stating what is asked for. Step 2 is identifying the fundamental physics that underlies the problem situation. Step 3 is isolating…

The student results are presented for the determination of vanillin in a vanilla extract as part of a problem-solving approach. The determination of the vanillin concentration in the Dutch product "Baukje vanilla extract" is described.