Synectics Model of Teaching

Education is one of the potent instruments for development of creativity and problem solving ability, if its is properly geared for this purpose. Analogies, which provide a bridge between a known concept and an unfamiliar concept, are chief elements in Synectics procedures. Synectics models of teaching is developed based on these procedures. It aims at creating learning environments in which creativity and problem solving ability of children coult be fostered. There was a need to test its effectiveness in terms of developing creativity and problem solving ability. The present book is a result of this modest venture. An introduction which provides fuel for thought to understand the study is provided in the first chapter. Studies related to different models of teaching, and variables considered in this study have been reviewed in chapter two. Chapter three presents the objectives, hypotheses and Methodology followed for the study. Chapter four shows the analysis of data and its interpretation. You can have a quick bite of the whole study and the major findings in chapter five. The educational implications of the findings, which are the need of the day and the suggestions for further research which coult be undertaken on related topics are presented in chapter six. Developing lesson pland based on Synectics model of teaching is an important aspect. Contents : Forewird Preface Introduction-Fuel for Thought Review of Related Literature Methodology Analysis of Data and Intrpretation Summary and Conclusions Educational Implications and Suggestions for Further Research Appendices Bibliography Index