The author describes a teaching technique that can be used in some large classes in college mathematics. (PK)

The article describes a group formed by a guidance counselor and art teacher concerned with meeting the needs and problems of artistically gifted high school students. (PHR)

Discusses the use of an advertising symbol to demonstrate levels of meaning a symbol may have. (TJ)

Successful meetings depend largely on (1) appropriate style of leadership, (2) choice of meeting form (full staff, committee), (3) orderliness of the decision-making process, and (4) effective conduct of discussion. (MB)

The authors examine their own experiences with the small study group method used in professional continuing education in the optometric profession, offering some observations and tentative conclusions for other professionals considering the method. (WL)

Notes that students' own experiences and assumptions often affect their comprehension of and response to text. Argues that drama, with its distinctive oral and visual cues, enables students to construct meaning, and that working in groups helps them communicate that meaning more clearly. (SR)

Correlational analyses of data from 126 Chinese business students in 32 learning groups showed that groups with cooperative goals engaged in more constructive controversy. Those with competitive or independent goals had fewer open discussions. Groups engaged in constructive controversy rated themselves as more innovative and loyal. (Contains 31…

Explains how a teacher reluctantly accepted an assignment to teach an independent study unit on biography to high school seniors. Notes that student interest ran very high. Touts the value of autobiography and biography in the classroom; maintains that their appeal is broad and individual and conducive to small-group work because they are plot…

Explains how teachers can help their students to explore trickster tales by reading those tales written down, gathering those passed on by word of mouth, writing some of their own, and considering what these tales tell their readers about the real world. Provides suggestions for a coordinated group discussion of trickster tales. (TB)

This article reviews the past research and principles for facilitating moral growth through group discussion and the theories of judgment-action discrepancies. An intervention model is suggested which utilizes actual moral misbehaviors as the basis for both moral discussion and behavioral intervention. (Author/DB)

Presents a list of books designed to stimulate thought and lively discussion on feelings and emotions that concern children most. The article offers suggestions on how teachers should use the books in class. (SM)

Presents a classroom exercise that can help students focus on the difficulties in defining normal sexual behavior. Provides a 30-item questionnaire on which students indicate whether or not a variety of behaviors are normal. States that students then meet in groups and construct a definition of "normal" sexual behavior. (DB)

Provides an outline for a careful simulation of classroom discussion, intended as both a functional oral language experience and a means of teaching the discussion process. (SR)

Focus groups conducted with 17 working adults found they were attracted to a degree completion program because of the adult learning environment, flexibility, applied content, and collaborative climate. The high level of participation, quality of responses, and dynamic group interaction confirmed the usefulness of focus groups for continuing…

Describes the establishment of a hermeneutic circle of portfolio researchers (writing teachers from Alaska to Florida) acting as "outside readers" for each other--six months into the project, the group established an e-mail network called "Portnet." Contemplates the group's experiences during Portnet's first year. (PA)