Looks at an alternative method to linear notes for organizing thoughts when preparing a talk or paper. This method displays the manner in which the relationships of a subject are organized and offers a format for displaying complex inter-dependencies in place of linear notes. (Author/MER)

The final segment in a series of three articles presents specific strategies for systematically developing problem-solving experiences for learning disabled students in mathematical curricula. For the other two articles, see EC 114 635 and EC 113 270.

Two games and one activity designed to be used with a hand-held calculator are presented. (MK)

A discussion of what constitutes proof is given. Methods of teaching proof in a more intuitive and informal way than is usually done are suggested. (MK)

The establishment of a mental health clinic in a community recreational park is described. (JD)

The authors propose a three-stage model for gifted education which proposes a hierarchy of instructional activities to enhance creative thinking, problem-solving skills, project abilities, exploratory reading, and independent learning capacity. Activities which extend the three-stage model to career education for the gifted are described. (SBH)

The effects of trust (defined as belief that the other negotiator is cooperatively motivated), aspirations, and gender were investigated in a study of the conditions and processes leading to outcomes that jointly benefit both parties. Subjects were college students. (Author/MP)

The article describes a teacher support system model to help regular classroom teachers meet the needs of mainstreamed handicapped children. Based on a survey of perceived prerequisite skills and competencies for dealing with learning and behavior disorders, the Teacher Assistance Team concept was developed to provide a day-to-day peer…

The team administration model used in the Rio Linda School District is explained, including a definition of the concept, organizational structures, general operations, and problem solving strategies. (SJL)

Problem-solving is likely to be successful under preconditions of mutual respect and constructive/supportive attitudes between the parties, management teams' anticipation of approval from its constituents, freedom and authority of the chief negotiators to take initiative, and a feeling of strong bargaining power on both sides. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the proposition that rarely does an investigation follow the orderly and systematic course suggested by the scientific method. The most vital elements are not the experimental and theoretical tools of science, but human ingenuity and intuition. (BT)

The ways in which process consultation is used to provide technical assistance to schools are discussed. (JD)

Describes experiments in the Soviet Union intended to develop scholastic activities which encourage young children to develop their motivation for cognitive learning. All experiments were based on the problem-solving approach. (DB)

Describes how older people arrive at a decision to move and identifies some of the correlates of successful adjustment to relocation. Findings suggest that while the stress of moving should not be underestimated, neither should the resilience of the older person to participate in a decision that concerns him. (Author)

The key to the successful problem-solving process is the educational engineer, whose role is to make specific practical applications of knowledge gained by research. An educational engineer program is offered to the schools by a regional service agency in Pennsylvania. (Author/IRT)