Ebook: Handbook of Research on Creative Problem-Solving Skill Development in Higher Education
Author: Chunfang Zhou
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- Series: Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development
- Year: 2016
- Publisher: IGI Global
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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Developing students creative problem-solving skills is paramount to todays teachers, due to the exponentially growing demand for cognitive plasticity and critical thinking in the workforce. In todays 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.