In an educational program conducted by the Center for Family Studies (Chicago, Illinois), families meet together with a group leader who helps them identify what is important about family life and explore what is special about their own families. Meeting themes and activities are discussed. (PP)

Presents the use of a group log in which members analyze the content and process of each session using a suggested format. The log promotes dialogue between the leader and each group member and involves members more fully in the group process. Feedback indicates the log is valuable. (JAC)

This paper describes networking evaluation, an alternative to traditional evaluation, in which students work cooperatively in small groups to solve specific problems and are evaluated collectively by their teacher. Steps in the networking evaluation model are: (1) explaining the networking concept to students and preparing them for the evaluation;…

Temple University's Institute on Aging (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) has developed a unique model for cross-age learning. During the summers of 1980 and 1981, two intergenerational learning retreats were held which (1) provided participants with an innovative educational and cultural experience; (2) fostered communication among persons at different…

Describes the advantages of having students work actively together in small groups. Discusses the new roles that both students and teachers must assume in order to successfully implement the strategy in the classroom. (FMW)