Learning, Problem Solving, and Mindtools is inspired by the substantial body of learning research by David H. Jonassen in the areas of mind tools and problem solving. The focus of the volume is on ed
Industry and academia remain fascinated with the diverse properties and applications of polymers. However, most introductory books on this enormous and important field do not stress practical problem
Introduction to Computer Science Using Python: A Computational Problem-Solving Focus introduces readers to programming and computational problem-solving via a back-to-basics, step-by-step, objects-lat
Typically, root cause analysis is taught by explaining a variety of tools that require users to gain considerable experience before being able to apply them correctly in the proper settings. What's Yo
The landscape for implementing energy efficient projects is rapidly changing and the need for energy project financing has never been greater. This book provides the key success factors for structurin
The real challenge of programming isn't learning a language's syntax—it's learning to creatively solve problems so you can build something great. In this one-of-a-kind text, author V. Anton Spraul bre
The 21 papers in this collection develop new algorithms for helping machines learn from previous data and describe the application of machine learning algorithms to image retrieval, computer vision, h
Begeny (school psychology, North Carolina State U.) et al. outline a school wide model of instructional support that makes the most of time, resources, and personnel to improve how the school responds
This thoroughly revised and updated third edition of The Ethics Challenge in Public Service is the classic ethics text used in public management programs nationwide. The book serves as a valuable reso
Manassis, a psychiatrist who works in an anxiety disorders program for children and youth and teaches at the U. of Toronto, Canada, offers a guide for all mental health professionals, including clinic
Crossing the River with Dogs: Problem Solving for College Students has been adapted from the popular high school text to provide an accessible and coherent college-level course in mathematical problem
With an emphasis on problem solving, this book introduces the basic principles and fundamental concepts of computational modeling. It emphasizes reasoning and conceptualizing problems, the elementary
A wide variety of problem-solving courts have been developed in the United States over the past two decades and are now being adopted in countries around the world. These innovative courts--including
This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole- punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value—this format costs significantly
Public and private organizations can benefit from the creation and implementation of an ombudsman program designed to problem-solve at the organizational level. This timely book presents the ombudsma
This edited volume with selected expanded papers from CELDA (Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age) 2009 (http://www.celda-conf.org/) addresses the main issues concerned with problem s
Help students build confidence in solving word problems and practicing the skills they need to master with these lively math mini-books. Each mini-book focuses on an essential skill such as number sen
This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date look at problem solving research and practice over the last fifteen years. The first chapter describes differences in types of problems, individual diffe
This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date look at problem-solving research and practice over the last fifteen years. The first chapter describes differences in types of problems, individual diff
SUCCEEDING IN BUSINESS WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS 2010 prepares your students to solve business problems by moving beyond the basic "point and click" skills to think critically about realistic business sit
SUCCEEDING IN BUSINESS WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE EXCEL 2010 prepares your students to solve business problems by moving beyond the basic "point and click" skills to think critically about realistic busin
Mathematics is a core subject and using and applying mathematics in problem solving activities is crucial in enabling children to use their knowledge and skills in a range of situations.
For present and prospective math and science educators, Adams, an educational consultant in Canada who has taught at McGill U., and Hamm (science and mathematics, San Francisco State U.) present strat
Creative Approaches to Problem Solving (CAPS) is a comprehensive text covering the well-known, cited, and used system for problem solving and creativity known as Creative Problem Solving (CPS). CPS i
The regularity with which the term 'solutions' is used in management speak suggests that management is largely about problem solving. To suggest that thinking creatively is a useful skill in solving a
Provides new real-life examples, intervention techniques, and ready-to-use worksheets for addressing potential problems before learning is disrupted and demonstrates ways to foster student leadership
Provides new real-life examples, intervention techniques, and ready-to-use worksheets for addressing potential problems before learning is disrupted and demonstrates ways to foster student leadership
This book is concerned with the design, development, and evaluation of a new form of interactive multimedia computer-aided learning (CAL): technology-assisted problem-solving (TAPS) packages, which in
The governing rationale of the reference is that characterizing and analyzing surfaces and interfaces should be pursued in the context of problem solving rather than relying on the capabilities of one
Sexual dysfunction can cause significant distress in both men and women and their partners. This therapist guide presents a comprehensive program for assessing and treating sexual dysfunction in coup
With sample problems and solutions, this book demonstrates how teachers can incorporate nine problem solving strategies into any mathematics curriculum to help students succeed.
With sample problems and solutions, this book demonstrates how teachers can incorporate nine problem solving strategies into any mathematics curriculum to help students succeed.
The Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage series will assist practitioners in the smooth and successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.Each book gives clear and de
While Java texts are plentiful, it’s difficult to find one that takes a real-world approach, and encourages novice programmers to build on their Java skills through practical exercise. Written by an e
This self-tutorial offers a concise yet thorough grounding in the mathematics necessary for successfully applying FEMs to practical problems in science and engineering. The unique approach first summa
