scholarly journals The Role Stress Has on the Creative Process of Problem-Solving Projects: A Case Study of Individuals and Collaboration

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilia Gomez-Lanier
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Interior Design ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Stress Indicators ◽  
Team Members ◽  
High Level ◽  
Fashion Merchandising ◽  
Working Alone

This study examined interior design and fashion merchandising students because they creatively solve everyday consumer problems and employers competitively screen graduates for their creative and collaborative abilities. Students in these fields not only have to fulfill course requirements, but they also must exhibit a high level of creativity and be able to work with others. To examine the influence stress may have on the creative process of problem-solving, students working alone were compared to students working in teams. From this central focus, the study explored three research questions (RQ). RQ1 asked if stress is more likely to occur when students work alone as opposed to working in teams. RQ 2 pertained to what parts of the design process are stressful when working on a team as well as what parts are stressful when working alone. RQ3 dealt with how students deal with stress when working alone, and how do they deal with it when working on a team. The research study employed a mixed methods approach involving an online 29 questions survey developed by the researcher that asked students to rank their perceptions using a five-point Likert scale. At the end of the online survey students answered one open-ended question that captured students’ perceptions of stress. The outcomes indicated that individuals working alone and in teams had specific stress indicators at different points throughout the problem-solving assignments. Additionally, the study showed the value of social connectivity and freedom to select team members.

Affordances in Interior Design: A Case Study of Affordances in Interior Design of Conference Room Using Enhanced Function and Task Interaction

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. S. Kim ◽  
M. K. Kim ◽  
S. W. Lee ◽  
C. S. Lee ◽  
C. H. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Conference Room ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Human Interactions ◽  
Function Decomposition ◽  
Level Function ◽  
User Tasks ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Given

Interior design of space is somewhat different from product design in view of followings: the space should afford the multiple users at the same time and afford appropriate interactions with human and objects which exist inside the space. This paper presents a case study of interior design of a conference room based on affordance concept. We analyzed all of users’ tasks in a conference room based on the human activities that are divided into human-object and human-human interactions. Function decomposition of an every object in conference room was conducted. The concept of a high-level function is used such as “configure the space” to satisfy the given condition of the number of humans, the types of conference, and so forth. The Function-Task Interaction (FTI) method was enhanced to analyze the interactions between functions and user tasks. Many low-level affordances were extracted, and high-level affordances such as enter/exitability, prepare-ability, present-ability, discuss-ability and conclude-ability were also extracted by grouping low-level affordances in the enhanced FTI matrix. In addition, the benchmarking simulation was conducted for several existing conference rooms and the results confirmed that the extracted affordances can be used for checklist and also for good guidance on interior design process.

scholarly journals Comparative case study on system-integrated measurement technologies

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-69
Author(s):  
János Tóth ◽  
Balázs Kocsi
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Engineering Systems ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Level Problem ◽  
High Level ◽  
Preference Matrix

Abstract:The aim of the research is to make a comparison between system integrated measurement technologies in the field of engineering education in order to the students getting more detailed knowledge about the high level problem solving. A comparative case study was conducted with 3 different types of systems, as follows: Beckhoff, National Instruments, and HBM. The criteria of the systems are determined based on experience and the importance level of them was calculated by preference matrix. The ranks of the alternatives are calculated by Kesselring method, which provides the effectiveness value of the systems compared to the benchmark. The result of the paper shows a suitable method for selecting engineering systems.

scholarly journals Mathematical Anxiety in Optimizing Students' Mathematical Problem-solving on the Plane Geometry Topic

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Rohmatul Aulia Khairunnisa ◽  
Zia Nurul Hikmah ◽  
Ishaq Nuriadin
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
High Anxiety ◽  
Mathematical Anxiety ◽  
Mathematical Problems ◽  
The Subject ◽  
High Level

<p class="JRPMAbstractBody">This study aims to describe mathematical anxiety in solving students' mathematical problems. This type of research is qualitative research with a case study method. The subjects in this study consisted of 1 student who had a high level of anxiety. The technique of taking the subject is by using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques using questionnaires, tests, and interviews. The instruments used were mathematical anxiety questionnaires, tests of mathematical problem-solving abilities, and interviews. The result shows that the subject has difficulty solving mathematical problems. It shows that the subject with high anxiety is not optimal in solving mathematical problem-solving problems. Thus, students with high anxiety need specific treatments or require the application of fun learning to optimize their mathematical problem-solving abilities</p>

scholarly journals Students’ Creative Process in Mathematics: Insights from Eye-Tracking-Stimulated Recall Interview on Students’ Work on Multiple Solution Tasks

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 1565-1586
Author(s):  
Maike Schindler ◽  
Achim J. Lilienthal
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Eye Tracking ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Multiple Solution ◽  
Stimulated Recall ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
Tracking Technology

AbstractStudents’ creative process in mathematics is increasingly gaining significance in mathematics education research. Researchers often use Multiple Solution Tasks (MSTs) to foster and evaluate students’ mathematical creativity. Yet, research so far predominantly had a product-view and focused on solutions rather than the process leading to creative insights. The question remains unclear how students’ process solving MSTs looks like—and if existing models to describe (creative) problem solving can capture this process adequately. This article presents an explorative, qualitative case study, which investigates the creative process of a school student, David. Using eye-tracking technology and a stimulated recall interview, we trace David’s creative process. Our findings indicate what phases his creative process in the MST involves, how new ideas emerge, and in particular where illumination is situated in this process. Our case study illustrates that neither existing models on the creative process, nor on problem solving capture David’s creative process fully, indicating the need to partially rethink students’ creative process in MSTs.

scholarly journals “Click First!”: The Effects of Instant Activism Via a Hoax on Social Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 205630512090470
Author(s):  
Keonyoung Park ◽  
Hyejoon Rim
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Genetically Modified Organisms ◽  
The United States ◽  
Media Activism ◽  
Issue Involvement ◽  
Issue Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Situational Motivation

To facilitate the immediate effects of social media activism, some activists adopt a deceptive strategy, swaying lay individuals’ perceptions and manipulating their behavior despite ethical considerations. This study identified instant activism, which targets lay individuals’ effortless supportive actions (e.g., clicking) on social media and examined its effects in the context of GMO (genetically modified organisms) labeling issues in the United States. Grounded in the situational theory of problem solving, this study investigated who engages in instant activism and what their behavioral consequences are. Results of an online survey ( n = 483) suggested that (a) individuals with a low level of issue knowledge but a high level of issue involvement tend to believe a social media hoax and (b) belief in the hoax leads individuals to engage in active communicative activities that involve problem solving and behavioral changes when mediated by situational motivation. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed.

The role of accounting in conflicts resolution

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zayyad Abdul-Baki
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Mediation Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conflicts Resolution ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level

Purpose This study aims to examine an alternative use of accounting information and technology (forensic audit) for resolving conflicts between two government agents and consequently enhancing accountability in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts contextualised explanation of case study theorising. Data for the study were gathered from two primary documents: the forensic audit report of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the report of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriation. The theory of mediation is used to illuminate the mediation process and its implication for accountability. Findings The study finds that the mediator (PwC) was able to resolve the dispute using different problem-solving techniques (data gathering and fact finding) of accounting and provide guidance on the necessary steps to be taken to enhance accountability. Whilst the disputants agreed to the audit firm’s findings, further actions to hold relevant parties accountable were not taken by the government. Accounting aids in realising accountability, but it is not the ultimate tool, as it operates within a host of other accountability infrastructures that subvert its impact. Research limitations/implications This study uses a single case to understand the role of accounting in conflicts resolution. Therefore, as a general limitation of a case study design, we do not generalize beyond the case examined in this study. Practical implications The study has implications for accounting practice in developing countries. Firstly, the paper finds that accounting is held in high esteem as having the ability to unravel mysteries through its problem-solving techniques. Secondly, professional accounting firms need to maintain a high level of competence and integrity to sustain this position. Thirdly, accounting can help answer the question “Who should be held accountable?” Originality/value The study examines a novel case of how accounting is used in resolving conflicts in a rare setting and in ensuring accountability over public funds.

scholarly journals PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY IN PROBABILITY THEORY THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING BASED LEARNING

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Jamilah Jamilah
Keyword(s):  
Probability Theory ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Good Effect ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
High Level

<p>The aims of this study are to determine level of problem solving ability after being given problem solving based<br />learning and to determine the effect of problem solving based learning to problem solving ability in probability theory. The<br />method used is quasi experimental, with pre-experimental design and one shot case study design. The population are the students<br />of fifth semester in IKIP PGRI Pontianak and it consists of 3 classes. Sample just consists of a class, which obtained through<br />cluster random sampling technique. Instrument used is problem solving ability test. Data is analyzed using descriptive statistics<br />and inferential statistics. The study show that the problem solving based learning doesn’t give good effect to problem solving<br />ability, but it has average score is 67 or good level. Beside of that, the study also show that students have ability of understanding<br />the problem with the average score is 75 or high level, ability of devising the plan with the average score is 66 or high level,<br />ability of carrying out the plan with the average score is 50 or middle level, and the average score is 19 or very low level for<br />ability of looking back.</p>

scholarly journals Inter- and Intrapersonal Skills of International Hospitality Professionals

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Réka Somlai
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Customer Orientation ◽  
Communication Problem ◽  
Front Desk ◽  
Intrapersonal Skills ◽  
High Level

The study focuses on extroversion personality trait and inter- and intrapersonal skills among Front Desk Agents in the hospitality industry in Hungary and Spain. The first aim of the study is to examine participants’ extroversion level. The second aim is to research what the soft skills are that Front Desk Agents find important to possess to be a successful employee. International comparison is important in both focus points. Findings are based on the results of an online survey. Participants are Hungarian and Spanish Front Desk Agents from various types of accommodations. The results suggest that both, Hungarian and Spanish participants consider themselves extroverted, on a fairly high level. Both Hungarians and Spanish participants find communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, stress management and empathy very important to be successful. They use similar skills at their everyday work like communication and customer orientation. Hungarians more often use practical skills like problem solving, Spaniards rather use skills that are related to creating a good atmosphere, such as friendliness and positive attitude. Both groups would teach communication, problem solving, empathy and customer orientation at tourism courses. Hungarians would add stress management, independency and conflict resolution; Spaniards also mention flexibility and patience. The results of this study can be used as a base for trainings for front desk agents at the hospitality industry and could be useful information for designing and organizing university courses.

Maximizing Expertise and Collaboration to Support Students With Brain Injury: A Case Study in Speech-Language Pathology

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1267-1282
Author(s):  
Jessica Salley ◽  
Sarah Krusen ◽  
Margaret Lockovich ◽  
Bethany Wilson ◽  
Brenda Eagan-Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Medical Setting ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Team Members ◽  
School Activities ◽  
School Based ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Specialized Education

Purpose Through a hypothetical case study, this article aimed to describe an evidence-based approach for speech-language pathologists in managing students with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), particularly within a formal statewide-supported school-based brain injury team model, such as the BrainSTEPS Brain Injury School Consulting Program operating in Pennsylvania and Colorado. Conclusion Upon transitioning from the medical setting back to school, children with TBI present with unique educational needs. Children with moderate-to-severe TBIs can demonstrate a range of strengths and deficits in speech, language, cognition, and feeding and swallowing, impacting their participation in various school activities. The specialized education, training, and insight of speech-language pathologists, in collaboration with multidisciplinary medical and educational team members, can enable the success of students with TBI when transitioning back to school postinjury ( DePompei & Blosser, 2019 ; DePompei & Tyler, 2018 ). This transition should focus on educational planning, implementation of strategies and supports, and postsecondary planning for vocations or higher education.

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