The Medical Theory Of Engineering And Technology Education

“Problem solving in general, whether it is used to solve mathematical problems at the school level, or in serious research that may lead to major (medical) breakthroughs, or simply to solve problems we encounter during our daily lives, is an indispensable skill that every well-educated person should acquire. There are some gifted people who have attained these skills in a natural way. Yet the vast majority of us require(s) some training to develop proper problem solving skills. Providing this training is perhaps one of the most important responsibilities resting with our educators. All too often students ‘pick up’ problem solving skills through experience or as a bye product of doing exercises in mathematics or science classes. Watching the teacher or the textbook author plow through some problem situations can also lead to some lasting spin-offs.” Herbert A. Hauptman, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.