CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Preliminary Edition

Three modules designed to teach creative problem solving are included. Although prepared for mathematics teachers, the situations used are non-mathematical. The modules are entitled "Application of Deferred Judgment, " "Recognizing the Real Problem," and "Developing the Solution. " Instructor's guides for all modules are included together with the student workbook for the third module. For each module, goals are stated, operational objectives defined, and teaching procedures outlined in terms of desired learning outcomes, instructor behavior, and student behavior. Students are given practice in brainstorming, problem redefinition, generating and evaluating solutions, and overcoming mental sets. (EB