Dave Cornell (PhD)

The practitioner-scholar model of education is a graduate-degree pedagogical model that is focused on the practical application of knowledge rather than research-based scientific analysis per se. Advanced degree graduate programs in clinical psychology and other specialty areas have two different major educational orientations: While the practitioner-scholar model is focused on practical skills training, the scientist-practitioner […]

The scientist-practitioner model is focused on providing extensive training to students in research and scientific methods. It is juxtaposed to the practitioner-scholar model. Graduate programs in clinical psychology have different educational orientations: Scientist-Practitioner Model Definition  In the scientist-practitioner model, students are trained to become producers of scientific knowledge, use scientifically valid methods and tools in

The term lateral thinking refers to a problem-solving strategy that utilizes creative and indirect reasoning. We might colloquially call it “thinking outside the box.’ Instead of relying on step-by-step analysis of the problem, the conventional method, lateral thinking often produces solutions that only seem obvious in hindsight. The term “lateral thinking” was coined by Edward

Social reconstruction in education refers to a sociopolitical movement that has the goal of transforming society through the education system. The primary objective of social reconstructionism is to change society in ways that improve the welfare of all citizens, with particular emphasis on helping the disadvantaged. In the latter part of the 20th century, there

Cooperative learning is when students work together on a course assignment or project. The task complexity can range from a few simple math or reading assignments, or be very involving such as working on a large-scale project.  Examples of cooperative learning include groups working in teams on a common goal, students sharing resources to ensure

Abstract thinking is a type of higher-order reasoning about symbolic or hypothetical ideas and principles. It involves conceptualizing problems, extrapolating outcomes, and arriving at logical and rational conclusions on topics that are often intangible. It sometimes involves sorting, categorizing and calculating data to interpret and condense complex issues into more meaningful and easily understood conceptual