Describes Edison's approach to the problems he wanted to attack, his methods of inquiry, and his strategies in executing his plans. Gives specific examples of Edison's research problems. (GA)

Examines the dynamics, values, and limitations of bibliotherapy and discusses the use of bibliotherapy in the classroom. (GW)

The author outlines a possible approach to the discovery of Euler's Theorem that results from a search for a classification of polyhedra. (MN)

This paper deals with a possible way of separating six modes of needs assessment (Kaufman, 1972) into two types. The most common, internal, looks at needs from within the organization, and external needs assessment looks at needs from the outside of the organization doing the study. (VT)

Data collected by Rokeach indicate that the goal of scientific problem-solving is not valued as highly by Americans as is often thought. Recognizing this, the author suggests steps that educators can take to increase their success in teaching students the process of scientific problem-solving and decision-making. (JG)

This study examined the hypothesis that differences in performance of impulsive and reflective children on the "20 questions" test are due to individual differences in preferred perceptual processing strategy rather than in cognitive maturity of problem-solving strategy. (Author/JMB)

Criteria are listed for identifying a problem. Several suggestions are made for encouraging students to view problem solving in a positive manner and for helping them to develop an awareness of existing processes in problem solving. (JT)

Presents a derivation of the minimum possible bandwidth of a laser oscillator. (SL)

Responsive evaluation emphasizes continually changing factors: educational issues, program observation, consideration of different values held by involved groups, and needs of the audience targeted to receive the report. Preordinate evaluation, on the other hand, emphasizes formal goals, standardized measurement instruments, and values held by the…

Two findings of the Study of Change project conducted by the Research Division of the Institute for the Development of Educational Activities in Los Angeles were discussed. This study, designed to investigate humanistic curricula development, concentrated on the principal and the processes used by the school staff as they attempted to solve common…

A brief review of formative evaluation strategies highlights a number of problems. A model, incorporating an objective thematic and structural analysis technique, is proposed with the aim of removing some of the existing problems. (Editor)

A model for problem solving involving the use of analogical or metaphorical thinking as it applies to generalsystems synthesis is presented. (RW)

Suggests that group members' apprehension about communicating in groups can potentially mediate the effects of group versus individual brainstorming upon performance. (MH)

Outlines the Mt Diablo High School (CA) conflict resolution program that has become a model program. In its first two years it has been responsible for a 67 percent reduction in the number of student conflicts. (MD)

Describes the contribution of school psychology to the educational enterprise by analyzing activities as school psychologists and program trainers. Highlights sources of stress and strain in the field and recommends mechanisms for handling such issues. (KS)