The ideal problem solver: A guide for improving thinking, learning, and creativity

by John D. Bransford, Barry S. Stein

This book focuses attention on what we need to do as well as what to avoid in strengthening our natural problem-solving aptitudes. Including practical examples, brain-teasing drawings and anecdotes throughout, the authors build their framework on the IDEAL (identify, define, explore, act, look) model and show how potential problems both fit and are solved within this framework. The authors discuss such issues as learning new information, overcoming blocks to creativity and the importance of viewing problems from a variety of perspectives. They offer strategies for improving memory, for criticizing ideals and generating alternatives, and for communicating more effectively with a wider range of people. The text should provide useful advice to solving the myriad problems that confront and confuse people daily.

Genres: Nonfiction

150 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Marta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Se ha quedado un poco obsoleto y es un poco farragoso de leer a veces. Sin embargo el sistema queda claro y los ejercicios son abundantes e interesantes. Además tiene un resumen al final de cada capítulo que facilita el repaso y la lectura rápida.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an okay book with teachings on how to approach a problem, any problem. I liked that it had examples to work out to show what it was teaching. I did get a little bored toward the end, as it seemed to be repeating the same thing over and over again.