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Peer reviewedHill, Timothy A. – Communication Monographs, 1976
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Unity
Download full textParsons, Jerry – 1974
The ultimate goal of a learning group is to help learners achieve their goals and objectives and to help them learn to live in a rapidly changing and evolving society. Within the context of social change, the author examines how internal dynamics can be used to aid a teacher in developing an effective learning group. Drawing from psychology,…
Descriptors: Group Behavior, Group Discussion, Group Dynamics, Group Instruction
Peer reviewedEllis, Donald G.; Fisher, B. Aubrey – Human Communication Research, 1975
Examines the function of conflict in the process of achieving group consensus. Available from: Human Communication Research, Robert L. Cox, Executive Secretary, International Communication Association, Box 8563 University Station, Austin, Texas 78712. Telephone: 512-471-4821. Subscription Rates: institutional or non-members, $15.00 per year;…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Conflict
DeStephen, RoLayne S. – 1982
To assess whether communication behaviors differ between high and low consensus groups, a study considered the comparative interaction of the first meetings of high and low consensus groups, the first and final meetings of high consensus groups, and the first and final meetings of low consensus groups. Subjects, 84 students in a small group…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Decision Making
Bassano, Sharron Kay; Christison, Mary Ann – 1981
Suggestions for improving conversation groups in the intermediate and advanced English as a second language classroom are considered with attention directed to design of the activities, preparation of the individuals involved, and selection of the subject matter. In addition, factors that cause conversation groups to fail are discussed. A…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Second Language Programs, Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses
