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McElreath, Mark P. – 1976
This paper discusses Program Management (PM), a decision-making process which uses a diachronic, idea-generating communication mode. Decision making according to a PM model entails obtaining a mandate or authorization, identifying the problem, exploring for knowledge and generating solutions, reviewing proposals and developing resources,…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Innovation, Management Systems, Organizational Communication
Haseltine, Robert W. – Intellect, 1975
This article focused on an examination of the current state of affairs regarding the economic scene in the United States. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Economic Climate, Fiscal Capacity, Government Role
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Mabogunje, Akin L. – International Social Science Journal, 1975
The author examines the part played by geography in the resolution of the problems of the Third World. He sketches the historical development of geography in Africa; looks at the postColonial development of geography and its orientation toward problem solving and evaluates progress in terms of yet unresolved issues. For address of journal see SO…
Descriptors: African Culture, Developing Nations, Geography, History
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Baldwin, A. Dwight; And Others – Journal of Environmental Education, 1975
The new Master of Environmental Science degree program at Miami University is interdisciplinary in approach and problem solving in methodology. The training program consists of interdisciplinary core courses designed to develop the problem solving process, and of courses in an area of specialization. The program is considered a success. (MA)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Environmental Education, Higher Education
Sandor, George N. – Engineering Education, 1975
Outlines the academic responsibilities connected with the nation's transition to the metric system and indicates how these responsibilities relate to the general task of problem solving. (GS)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education
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Caro, Francis G. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1975
Author emphasized the conflicting roles of researchers and practitioners. He suggested solutions for bridging the existing gap, while noting that some of these issues cannot be easily resolved. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Educational Finance, Educational Innovation, Educational Researchers
Dolph, William E. – Thrust for Education Leadership, 1975
Article considered the role of the superintendent and to what extent the superintendent can provide leadership and have influence over the affairs of education. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Evaluative Thinking, Inservice Teacher Education, Leadership Responsibility
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Richardson, Lloyd I. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Two methods of solving problems are discussed: the step method and the translation method. The results of training students to use these methods are compared. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Problem Solving
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Schmidt, Philip A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
A series of problems concerning a geoboard with "holes" is suggested. (SD)
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematical Enrichment
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Nesher, Perla; Teubal, Eva – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1975
Two experiments on the translation of verbal expressions into mathematical expressions are described. The author concludes that the usual way of training students to solve arithmetic word problems is inadequate. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematical Vocabulary
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Ehrmann, Sister Rita (Cordia) – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
Elucidated is the relationship among three threads of mathematical investigations: Kirkman's schoolgirl problems, finite geometries, and Euler's n-square officer problems. (JP)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment
Shapiro, Bernard J. – J Educ, 1969
Address delivered on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the School of Education at Boston University, May 1968.
Descriptors: Curriculum, Education, Educational Problems, Educational Theories
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Schloff, Charles E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Division, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Derell, Gene R. – Sch Counselor, 1969
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Decision Making Skills, Educational Games, Game Theory
Kish, George B.; Ball, Margaret E. – J Clin Psychol, 1969
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Achievement, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
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