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Freishlag, Jerry – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1985
A recent survey of coaches ranks team cohesion as the most critical problem coaches face. Optimal interpersonal relationships among athletes and their coaches can maximize collective performance. Team dynamics are discussed and coaching tips are provided. (MT)
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Group Dynamics, Group Unity, Interpersonal Communication

Juda, Daniel P. – Journal of Offender Counseling, Services & Rehabilitation, 1983
Describes attempts to form a communication group among male and female inmates. The failure of this effort is discussed with emphasis on the special problems and needs of groups in prisons and the lack of insight among the institution's administration and staff. (JAC)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Correctional Institutions, Group Dynamics, Group Unity
Foster, Elizabeth Sabrinsky – 1989
This book is intended to assist group leaders, teachers, counselors, and peer helpers in the development of relationships and active learning. The first chapter, "Icebreakers," begins with an overview that explains the nature, purpose, and importance of these activities. Icebreakers are used to help group members learn about each other in a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Experience
Lieberstein, Terry – Camping Magazine, 1996
The power of music to create a coherent group is amazing. Music can be used to help focus attention, encourage group unity, involve everyone, and allow creative self-expression. Discusses different song styles, simple rhythm instruments, and song writing. Song-leading tips include song choice, teaching techniques, motions, song sheets, and three…
Descriptors: Camping, Group Dynamics, Group Unity, Leaders Guides
Reter, Jessie L. – Camping Magazine, 1995
An effective approach to camp staff orientation involves veteran staff leading orientation groups for new staff. In addition to familiarizing staff members with the camp, group leaders are responsible for making members feel at ease through activities. Details a highly successful five-day orientation led by veteran staff. (LP)
Descriptors: Camping, Collegiality, Group Dynamics, Group Unity
Nelson, Denise Cabrero – Camping Magazine, 2000
Describes how camp counselors can foster camaraderie among campers through participative decision making, name games, listening, adventure courses, storytelling, spending time in nature, decorating cabins, avoiding favoritism, setting rules, admitting faults, setting group goals, and praising sincere efforts. (TD)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Group Dynamics, Group Unity, Leadership
Paulson, Pearl R. – 1989
This manual is concerned with helping already-established support groups maintain themselves over an extended period of time. It helps facilitators apply principles for addressing such problems as dissension within the group, poor attendance, losing sight of the group's purpose, and overdependence on a leader. The manual contains questionnaires to…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Financial Support, Group Dynamics, Group Unity
Durall, John K. – Camping Magazine, 1997
Describes therapeutic factors in group psychotherapy that can also be applied to the camping experience: group cohesion, interpersonal learning, and altruism. Offers strategies and specific activities for counselors and camp directors to incorporate these factors into the camping experience. (LP)
Descriptors: Altruism, Camping, Child Development, Consciousness Raising
Sweningson, Sally – 1984
This guidebook is one in the Target Topic Series developed to highlight issues and concerns related to effective community education operation. It is intended for the community education advisory council member who wants to improve the effectiveness of the council. The material is designed to improve the atmosphere of the council to allow the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Advisory Committees, Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Education
Miller, Rima – 1984
The School Effectiveness Training Program (SET) and the Secondary School Development Program (SSDP) were school-improvement programs developed by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), a state teachers' organization, and Research for Better Schools (RBS), a regional educational laboratory. Coordinating councils played pivotal roles in both…
Descriptors: Collegiality, Cooperative Planning, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Carter, Margie – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Focuses on recognizing key indicators for developing teamwork and collaboration among child care staff. Addresses communicating clearly, interacting respectfully, demonstrating trust, negotiating different perspectives, building on each other's strengths, and promoting reliability and responsibility. Identifies strategies to cultivate growth in…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Collegiality, Cooperation, Day Care Centers
Dunn, Irving S. – Camping Magazine, 1998
To integrate support staff into the camp community and encourage them to work effectively with the program: give support groups positive names; make service staff partners in camp; develop effective operating practices; maintain open communication; free staff from roles and labels; recognize support staff's contributions; and build team spirit.…
Descriptors: Camping, Group Dynamics, Group Unity, Morale
McEwan, Elaine K. – 1997
Site-based management is a concept whose time has come. This book was designed to introduce the concept of teaming, elaborate the decision-making process, and describe the skills and processes needed for a variety of decision-making situations. Chapter 1 introduces the concept of teaming and discusses the decision-making process in depth. Chapters…
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Planning, Creative Thinking
Sprunk, William A., Jr. – 1990
Plain talk is the cornerstone for creating a classroom atmosphere in which students want to learn to improve their writing. As much as possible, the jargon and technical terminology of the profession of English should be eliminated. Teachers will know what level of language to use if they determine the nature of their audience. Teachers have to…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Classroom Environment, Collaborative Writing, Cooperative Learning
Northeast Foundation for Children, Greenfield, MA. – 1997
Comprised of excerpts from the Responsive Classroom Newsletter, this book details practices for use during the beginning of the elementary school year to build a foundation for a successful school year. Chapter 1, "The First Six Weeks of School: Building the Foundation for a Successful Year" (Ruth Charney and Marlynn Clayton) introduces…
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Class Activities, Display Aids, Educational Environment
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