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Direct linkLou, Yiping – Distance Education, 2004
Online courses have been criticized for their focus on knowledge acquisition rather than on how to solve authentic complex problems, a skill that is increasingly being recognized as critical to meeting the challenges in the real world. The purpose of this study was to explore whether between-group collaboration in project-based online courses can…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Cooperation, Problem Solving, Graduate Students
Huxham, Mark – Active Learning in Higher Education the Journal of the Institute for Learning and Teaching, 2005
Many educational development resources recommend making conventional lectures more interactive. However, there is little firm evidence supporting either the acceptability (to students) or efficacy of doing so. This research examined the use of short 'interactive windows' (discussions and problem-solving exercises) in first year evolution lectures…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Problem Solving, Lecture Method, Student Attitudes
Download full textMitchell, Nancy; Danielson, Mary Ann – 1996
An underinvestigated aspect of advertising education is the consideration of methods by which groups effectively solve creative problems. Brainstorming has been popularly used by teams in classes to generate ideas; yet, little research exists that compares small group structures for creative problem solving. Bridging this gap, a study compared…
Descriptors: Advertising, Comparative Analysis, Creative Activities, Group Dynamics
Yarnall, Louise; Kafai, Yasmin – 1996
One of the most pressing issues in education is the importance of creating learning contexts and communities that are based on children's thinking in science and enhancing their understanding of pertinent concepts. In this research study, fifth grade students (N=20) were asked to design a game teaching younger students about the ocean environment.…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Educational Games, Elementary Education
Scott, Craig R. – 1992
Group decision support systems (GDDS) represent a technological aid for the decision-making process, combining communication, computers, and decision technologies to support problem formulation and solution in group meetings. A study examined communicative influence strategies used in a GDDS meeting. Subjects, 201 high- and low-influence persons…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Computer Networks, Decision Making, Group Dynamics
Kirk, Edward L. – 1983
In the introduction to this monograph on the workshop as an effective educational function for inservice teachers, the need for inservice education is discussed as well as the particular value of workshops in meeting that need. The historical background of workshops is outlined in the second chapter, including selected definitions of workshops and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Group Dynamics, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedFlynn, C. Wayne – Education and Urban Society, 1976
Concludes that organizational development is a positive influence in promoting the type of school climate that allows for open relationships between teachers, students, and administrators. (AM)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Decision Making, Group Dynamics, Intergroup Relations
Read, James W. – 1985
Retreats, which have been used by churches and corporations for some time, are currently being looked into by college presidents and boards of trustees as a means of training and problem solving. While many types of retreats may not be appropriate for boards, a well-planned working retreat can be an effective way for trustees to: (1) really get to…
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Governing Boards, Group Discussion
Blaker, Kenneth E. – 1982
Maintaining that good communication and sharp awareness of interpersonal dynamics can help facilitators of quality circles develop greater group synergy and thus more creative and productive results, this guide presents techniques and exercises for developing facilitators' interpersonal communication skills. A pretest and brief introduction are…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Dynamics, Groups
Braukmann, James R.; Pedras, Melvin J. – 1989
One challenge in today's society is to teach students how to solve problems and use the general education they acquire to arrive at realistic solutions. Techniques that cut across the curriculum and can be used by any university teacher to provide realistic experiences for students are discussed. Students need the same acquired skills in…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Faculty Development, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
Berman, Marcie; Katkovksy, Walter – 1982
Group density (the extent of anticipated or actual interaction between group members independent of the subject) may be a situational antecedent of paranoid behavior. Members of a high density group can discuss others in their absence, and the potential for criticism and restricted privacy is greater than in a low density group where fewer…
Descriptors: Anxiety, College Students, Decision Making, Disclosure
Kogan, Nathan; Carlson, Julia – J Educ Psychol, 1969
Research supported by Grant No. HD-01762-01 from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Descriptors: College Students, Conformity, Decision Making, Difficulty Level
Zimet, Carl N.; Schneider, Carol – J Soc Psychol, 1969
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health grant MH-08274.
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Structure
Lipinski, Hubert; And Others – 1980
The extension of computer based communication to the more task-focused communication required by groups involved in joint problem solving is discussed in this paper. Specifically, it addresses three areas: (1) the aspects of the joint problem solving that are most suited to computer based communication support, (2) the computer based communication…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Cooper, Shirley Howard – 1978
Approaches to organizational change are examined, and the means for overcoming resistance to change are suggested. Seven models of change commonly used are identified as: (1) decree; (2) replacement of personnel; (3) structural reorganization; (4) group agreement; (5) data discussion; (6) group problem solving; and (7) T group. The sixth change…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Change Agents, Change Strategies, Decision Making
