Towards innovation in complex problem solving research: an introduction to the special issue

Abstract

With deepest respect and honor, this special issue titled Towards Innovation in Complex Problem Solving Research is a tribute to Professor David H. Jonassen, one of the greatest, as a scholar in complex and ill-structured problem solving, and a leader in the field of instructional design. Professor Jonassen has been an inspiration to many who pursue everyday problem solving and research everyday problem solving. In his legacy, Professor Jonassen left us with his last breathed scholarly work co-authored with Andrew Tawfik, titled The Effects of Successful versus Failure-based Cases on Argumentation while Solving Decision-making Problems, which is included in this special issue. Evidently, Professor Jonassen’s spirit continues to live on and shine through this collection of scholarly works.