This study investigated the question of whether young children can form response chains in problem solving. After reviewing the literature relating to chaining as a component of problem solving, the author argues that a test of chaining should be free of requirements to recall previously learned material, remember general information, or apply…

In a problem-solving approach to study skills, the objective is to solve the problems and internalize the problem-solving attitude through oral languaging or problem-solving episodes. These episodes, or interactions, are the means by which students discover that "reading/learning/study" weaknesses can lend themselves to imaginative problem…

This study is one of several conducted by the authors in their investigation of the use of "higher order rules" in the solution of problems. The focus of the current experiment was determination of the compatibility of identified rules with the knowledge of average teenagers, and of the extent to which instruction in higher order rules…

The workshop was designed to bring together Philippine and American scientists, engineers, educators, and administrators for collaborative identification of problems and issues relevant to environmental education and training needs, development of possible alternative solutions to the problems, and consideration of ways to strengthen the host…

The importance of decision making to organizational existence has provided ample justification for many forms of research into the complex decision making process. The decision making process in modern, large organizations draws inputs from and provides outputs to many smaller internal decision units. Incompatible or conflicting inputs and outputs…

LISP LOGO is a computer language invented for the beginning student of man-machine interaction. The language has the advantages of simplicity and naturalness as well as that of emphasizing the difference between programs and data. The language is based on the LOGO language and uses mnemonic syllables as commands. It can be used in conjunction with…

The Master's Degree Program in Cybernetic Systems was proposed a decade ago as an interdisciplinary problem-solving oriented educational effort. Implemented seven years ago, it has developed into a successful continuing education vehicle for mid-career professionals. Those proposing the program recognized that without guidelines to follow, it must…

Engineering mechanics is recognized as one of the core subject matter areas of most engineering and technology educational programs. The study of mechanics and particularly the applications of problem solving to rigid bodies at rest (statics) has proven to be troublesome to students. Systematic problem solving includes analysis, synthesis, and…

The author hypothesized that (a) an analysis of the research literature would lead to identifying the behaviors and dispositions associated with successful goal-setting and goal achievement. He further hypothesized that (b) based on these data, an instructional package could be constructed to teach children a skill-strategy based on selected…

In the pair of experiments reported here the authors investigated the relationship between meaningfulness of problem statements and subjects' use of these statements in problem-solving tasks. Subjects (96 university students) were required to memorize meaningful formulae such as "volume = area x height" or corresponding symbolic formulae such as…

The effect of games on the development of analytic thinking and problem-solving skills in young children was studied. Eight tasks were constructed, based on Guilford's Structure of Intellect Model, and a variety of commercial games were evaluated for their ability to promote analytic thinking, problem solving, and affective skills. Using students…

The underlying idea of this work is that medical students should learn to be effective problem solvers through their curricular experiences. The author studied 32 fourth year medical students from two colleges: 16 were from a college with a traditional curriculum; 16 were from a college whose curriculum included some early attempts at…

This study investigated two questions: what relationships exist between a teacher's knowledge of reading and the teacher's ability to solve problems in reading? and What effect does teacher effort have upon teacher knowledge and the teacher's problem-solving ability in reading tasks? Three instruments (the Artley-Hardin Inventory of Teacher…

Presented are 612 references related to dogmatism and/or authoritarianism as variables in educational research which were located through a search of EDUCATION INDEX (1950-1974), CURRENT INDEX TO JOURNALS IN EDUCATION (1969-74), RESOURCES IN EDUCATION (1968-1973), DISSERTATION ABSTRACTS INTERNATIONAL (1950-1974), CHILD DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS AND…

Today, product liability cases seem to be increasing rapidly in both number and extent of liability of the manufacturer. Where analysis of defects and failures was once of interest to the enlightened company, it could well become a necessity for survival of all in the future. The materials engineer is likely to find many opportunities for…