The Ideal Problem Solver: Guide for Improving Thinking, Learning and Creativity - Hardcover

Bransford, John D.; Stein, Barry S.

 
9780716716686: The Ideal Problem Solver: Guide for Improving Thinking, Learning and Creativity

Synopsis

The Ideal Problem Solver offers an approach for resolving problems based on the IDEAL (Identify, Define, Explore, Act, Look) model. Bransford and Stein discuss such issues as learning new information, overcoming blocks to creativity and viewing problems from a variety of perspectives.

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Learn to tackle problems the IDEAL way
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Identify, Define, Explore, Anticipate and Act, Look and Learn - that is the successful problem solving strategy developed and refined by psychologists John Bransford and Barry Stein.

This timely revision spells out the IDEAL framework in detail, demonstrating its effectiveness in tackling problems at school, at work, or at home. It incorporates a wealth of recent research on thinking and creativity and adds many new exercises, puzzles, brain teasers, and examples. Also included: a new chapter suggesting better ways to teach problem solving in schools and training programs.

The IDEAL Problem Solver will help you improve your memory, sharpen your critical thinking skills, generate creative solutions to problems, and communicate more effectively with a wider range of people. For students, teachers, and business people, for those who enjoy solving problems as well as those who dread facing them, it is the ideal blueprint for action.

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