Four Decades of Creative Vision: Insights from an Evaluation of the Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI)

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald J. Treffinger ◽  
Marianne Solomon ◽  
Deb Woythal
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Future Problem ◽  
The Future ◽  
Creative Vision

Effects of the Future Problem Solving Program On Children's Concerns About the Future

1992 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 190-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary K. Tallent-Runnels ◽  
Douglas W. Yarbrough
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Future Problem ◽  
The Future

Creating a Brighter Future: An Update on the Future Problem Solving Program

1982 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Borland Crabbe
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Gifted Children ◽  
Supportive Evidence ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Future Problem ◽  
Problem Solving Model ◽  
The Future ◽  
Brighter Future ◽  
Images Of The Future

This article focuses on the objectives of the Future Problem Solving Program and describes ways in which they are being achieved. Rationale and supportive evidence are offered for each. The objectives of the program are aimed at helping gifted children: develop richer images of the future become more creative in their thinking develop and increase their communication skills, both verbal and written develop and increase their teamwork skills integrate a problem solving model into their lives, and develop and increase their research skills. Information about securing materials and participating in the program is also provided.

Is the Future Problem Solving Program Accomplishing its Goals?

1997 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 157-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary M. Frasier ◽  
Jongyeun Lee ◽  
Susan Winstead
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Middle Grades ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Communication Problem ◽  
Future Problem ◽  
The Future ◽  
Survey Instruments

This evaluation study investigates whether the Future Problem Solving Program (FPSP) accomplishes its goals of helping students enhance their creative thinking abilities, awareness of and interest in the future, as well as communication, problem solving, teamwork, and research skills. Two hundred five students and 32 teacher-coaches completed the survey instruments: What I Learned instrument for students and What My Students Have Learned instrument for coaches. Findings indicate that (a) students and teacher-coaches feel that the FPSP is accomplishing its goals, (b) teacher-coaches' perceptions were significantly more positive than students' perceptions regarding the accomplishment, and (c) Junior (grades 4–6) division students were significantly more positive than Middle (grades 7–9) or Senior (grades 10–12) division students. Discussion of the findings are provided and further studies are suggested.

The Future Problem Solving Program

1991 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-31
Author(s):  
Roxanne Reschke
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Future Problem ◽  
The Future
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