Handbook of Research on Creative Problem-Solving Skill Development in Higher Education (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781522506430)

Developing students' creative problem-solving skills is paramount to today's teachers, due to the exponentially growing demand for cognitive plasticity and critical thinking in the workforce. In today's knowledge economy, workers must be able to participate in creative dialogue and complex problem-solving. This has prompted institutions of higher education to implement new pedagogical methods such as problem-based and case-based education. The Handbook of Research on Creative Problem-Solving Skill Development in Higher Education is an essential, comprehensive collection of the newest research in higher education, creativity, problem solving, and pedagogical design. It provides the framework for further research opportunities in these dynamic, necessary fields. Featuring work regarding problem-oriented curriculum and its applications and challenges, this book is essential for policy makers, teachers, researchers, administrators, students of education.

Author: Chunfang Zhou
ISBN-10: 1522506438
ISBN-13: 9781522506430
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 09/21/2016
Pages: 668
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.01lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.44d