FOPS CoreFramework

From UoWiki

The FacultyOfProblemSolving research is structured around three areas: concepts, techniques and tools.

As we solve problems we go through different EmotionalStates: frustration, confusion, amusement, amazement, fear, boredom etc. These have been represented here as different colours.

Rudy Rucker in his book Mind Tools considers psychological activities during problem solving. These include perception, emotion, thought, intuition, and communication.

Concepts

Ideas, taken from any area of study, that are useful in understanding problem solving, e.g. epistemology, logic, psychology etc.

These are listed in FOPS_Concepts.

Techniques

Techniques and approaches useful in solving problems, e.g. Six Thinking Hats, mind maps, brainstorming, etc.

These are listed in FOPS_Techniques.

Tools

Tools useful in solving problems e.g. computers, calculators, models, props etc.

These are listed in FOPS_Tools.