Conventional experimental research in mental imagery and visualization presents conflicting findings. Naturalistic inquiry offers an alternative approach for the study of mental imagery and problem solving. Paulo Freire, for example, used a naturalistic approach that emphasized active involvement in learning. Imagery can play an important role in…

The proper framework for studying different methods of problem-solving is to recognize that there are different approaches to the analysis of reality. Three approaches--science, systems analysis, and futurism--are considered within the framework of the "theory of knowledge." (Author/IRT)

Last year the author went to Cyprus to film the aftermath of the Turkish intervention. This summer he returned to the island, and talked to teachers, politicians and families about the effect on the children of the dislocation of the educational system. (Editor/RK)

This article describes an investigation of consultant services rendered by school psychologists to teachers. Results indicated that consultants lacking in skills failed to identify consultee problems and never reached the stage of plan development and implementation. Consultants successful in identifying problems were able to solve those problems.…

The effects of science and technology upon our civilization were evaluated and the contrasting reaction of young drop-outs considered. (RK)

Article described an early retirement program designed to provide a creative alternative to the intracability caused by disenchanted or disabled teachers. (Author/RK)

Eight distinct and important steps for developing a junior high school to a middle school were discussed. (Author/RK)

In viewing technology as any explicit set of procedures that provides a reliable solution to some problem rather than as hardware solutions, the author attempted to assess the educational potential of technology. (Author/RK)

Cites shortcomings of typical physics homework problems and encourages the assignment of open-ended problems to extend and combine patterns of reasoning. Provides examples of thought-provoking problems. (CP)

Subjects responded to risk and caution life-dilemma problems in either a group discussion or a control procedure. Before and after experimental treatment, subjects filled in a questionnaire involving whether or not the character in the dilemma should take the risk. Results are discussed. (Author)

Describes a theory concerning the formation of soap films which enables this technique to be applied to problems requiring the minimization of the surface area between fixed boundaries. (Author/CP)

Suggests that students could easily apply knowledge and skills acquired in biology instruction to other disciplines if that instruction had been integrated with other disciplines. (LS)

Geometry students were randomly assigned to treatments in which they received (1) instruction in general problem solving procedures in addition to geometry or (2) regular geometry instruction. No significant differences attributable to treatments were found on a subsequent problem solving test. (SD)

An inconsistency between American and British accounting methods led the author to this problem whose solution involves linear equations and geometric series. (SD)

Presents a science problem, involving the inhalation of hydrogen cyanide, that is used as an extra credit acitvity for chemistry students. (GS)