The role of a group facilitator implies observation of the group's interaction and intervention based on these observations within the group. This paper discusses the need for a facilitator to operate from a theoretical frame of reference in group settings that also provides a systematic method of observation. The author discusses category systems…

This document lists chapters or sections from books and handbooks to assist inservice teachers in developing their verbal interactive skills in the classroom. Minicourse lessons and plans are referred to frequently. After an initial diagnosis of the teacher's performance level, a training counselor meets with the teacher and utilizes such a list…

This document presents six observation schedules designed to assist the teacher in discovering patterns in observed behaviors. Schedules provide a carefully defined focus through which patterned relationships are seen between behaviors performed by certain actors in various settings and contexts. Completion of these observation schedules should…